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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That presents an interesting dynamic heading into the close season.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 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
So predictions of a close season were thin on the ground over the winter.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2024
A close season was introduced and now they are increasing to the extent, in some localities, of again becoming troublesome.
From Down Under With the Prince by Duncan, Sara Jeannette
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