close season
Britishnoun
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the period of the year when it is prohibited to kill certain game or fish
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sport the period of the year when there is no domestic competition
Example Sentences
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"The club will support Martin fully again across the close season to make sure we are well prepared to achieve domestic success and compete on the European stage."
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The 45-year-old had no previous managerial experience when he was hired on a three-year contract to replace Thomas Frank in the close season.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Having rejected the chance to join Tottenham in the close season, Eze has produced his best moments in an Arsenal shirt against his former suitors.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
Argyle twice spent a club-record £1m on players last summer in Whittaker and fellow former loanee Bali Mumba, and the club will likely have similar funds to spend this close season.
From BBC • May 25, 2024
March the 15th marks the beginning of the close season for game birds in all the reserved forests of Northern India.
From A Bird Calendar for Northern India by Dewar, Douglas
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