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The spread of illness in congregate living situations, including shelters, is unfortunately common given the close quarters and communal spaces.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Plus, unlike a lot of movies on this list, which make planes feel like flying open-concept living rooms, Red Eye really traps you in the close quarters that come with coach seating.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
For Season 2, stunt coordinators Chung Seong-ho and Park Young-sick had their hands full with the demands of not just new games but with close quarters, inter-player fighting that is decidedly nastier, and a massive firefight between the players and guards.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Dec. 2024
From property division in one of the most expensive real estate markets to custody arrangements in a bustling urban environment, navigating a divorce in NYC today requires a nuanced approach.
COVID-19 forced couples into close quarters, often exacerbating existing issues and creating new stressors.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Plus, unlike a lot of movies on this list, which make planes feel like flying open-concept living rooms, Red Eye really traps you in the close quarters that come with coach seating.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025
For Season 2, stunt coordinators Chung Seong-ho and Park Young-sick had their hands full with the demands of not just new games but with close quarters, inter-player fighting that is decidedly nastier, and a massive firefight between the players and guards.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 29 Dec. 2024
From property division in one of the most expensive real estate markets to custody arrangements in a bustling urban environment, navigating a divorce in NYC today requires a nuanced approach.
COVID-19 forced couples into close quarters, often exacerbating existing issues and creating new stressors.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Close quarters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20quarters. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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