Close Quarters

It may be a big galaxy, but it was pretty close-quarters from a television standpoint. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Arguments over the underlying principle of the reform – the question of whether competition will improve performance – are being lost in this close-quarters tactical combat between the two coalition partnersThat absence of substantial policy debate seems to suit Ed Miliband. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The video presents the idea that once you learn shotgun techniques, you can apply them to close-quarters rifle shooting. ❋ Unknown (2009)

For a moment Gideon thought it might be some kind of impact weapon for close-quarters combat—a collapsible baton, maybe. ❋ Howard Gordon (2011)

AJDABIYA, Libya — Holding out under a rain of shelling and sniper fire, Libyan rebels fought Moammar Gadhafi's forces Sunday in close-quarters battles in the city center of Misrata, the last major rebel foothold in western Libya. ❋ The Huffington Post News Editors (2011)

His death, especially since it came in close-quarters combat with U.S. troops, could change that. ❋ Margaret Coker (2011)

An enthusiastic fighting spirit served the rebels well in the early days of the rebellion, when much of the fighting was close-quarters combat in cities and towns. ❋ Charles Levinson (2011)

In a dazzling close-quarters exchange at the net Stosur, a former world No1 at doubles, clipped the final winning shot wide of her opponent. ❋ Unknown (2011)

When Worf had introduced her to the weapon nearly a year ago, Choudhury had doubted his assurances that she could learn to effectively employ it in close-quarters combat. ❋ Dayton Ward (2011)

And since the military uses them for close-quarters combat (house clearing) they must have some utility in defending a home. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A few years ago Prince Harry was probably the last person you would want at the controls of an Apache helicopter, which can fire several types of rockets, including laser-guided Hellfire missiles, and has a 30mm cannon for close-quarters fighting. ❋ Unknown (2012)

This vision of a close-quarters confrontation with the general population is at least as disconcerting as the more novel style of apocalyptic terrorism that the strikes against the Pentagon and the World Trade Center appeared to herald. ❋ Steven Simon (2010)

Battle-scarred buildings nearby bore testimony to weeks of close-quarters fighting earlier this year between rebels and the regime's forces. ❋ John W. Miller (2011)

It's a slick enough succession of foot chases, double-crosses and close-quarters violence, but it still lives in the shadow of the Bourne movies. ❋ Unknown (2012)

More photos and interactive graphics In the coastal city of Zawiya, just 30 miles west of Tripoli, rebels continued close-quarters combat with loyalist forces for control of the town, which stands as the Western gateway to Tripoli. ❋ Charles Levinson (2011)

I thought they were renowned for their close-quarters tactics and highly experienced in dealing with the sometimes-blurry line between civilians and combatants. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I got [wasted] [off that] game of [close quarters]. ❋ The Other Mongoose (2010)

"Dude, that was a [great] [round] of 'close [quarters] combat'." ❋ Duke Of Deerfield (2017)

Jim [Carry] walks out of [the elevator], [turns], then says "It was me" ... Close Quarter Mortar ❋ TheGrogotch (2010)

[I don't know what] I ever saw in that guy. He was my [manager]. It [must've] been close quarters syndrome. ❋ Siouxsie Supertramp (2023)