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from The Century Dictionary.
- Same as
close-fights .
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Examples
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The video presents the idea that once you learn shotgun techniques, you can apply them to close-quarters rifle shooting.
Shotguns in Combat 2009
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For a moment Gideon thought it might be some kind of impact weapon for close-quarters combat—a collapsible baton, maybe.
Gideon’s war Howard Gordon 2011
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The video presents the idea that once you learn shotgun techniques, you can apply them to close-quarters rifle shooting.
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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.
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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.
US Open 2011: Samantha Stosur shocks Serena Williams to take title 2011
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Battle-scarred buildings nearby bore testimony to weeks of close-quarters fighting earlier this year between rebels and the regime's forces.
Court Issues Gadhafi Warrant John W. Miller 2011
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His death, especially since it came in close-quarters combat with U.S. troops, could change that.
As al Qaeda Adapts Its Tactics, Threat From Splinter Groups Persists Margaret Coker 2011
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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.
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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.
Star Trek: Typhon Pact Paths of Disharmony Dayton Ward 2011
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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.
Joy Greets Rebels in Garrison Town Near Libya Capital Charles Levinson 2011
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