close season

British

/ kləʊs /

noun

the period of the year when it is prohibited to kill certain game or fish
sport the period of the year when there is no domestic competition

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After returning to Leipzig in the close season, he made only three Bundesliga appearances this season.

From Barron's

Juve had tried to offload Vlahovic in the close season and the club's highest-paid player had seemed certain to leave next summer when his contract expires.

From Barron's

Their close season, though, was overshadowed by the most devastating news.

From BBC

Whether Palace can keep the England international beyond the following close season remains to be seen, with Liverpool among the clubs watching closely.

From BBC

Their historic Europa League triumph in Spain means they can head into the close season with a bounce in their step.

From BBC

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