close shot
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of close shot
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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The camera cut to a close shot of Ross, who said “I love Robert Kraft.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2024
After Koskinen stopped Morrissey on a close shot during a power play, Ehlers scored at even strength with a slap shot from the top of the circle to make it 2-0 at 6:59.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2021
Look at him, smiling, cream smeared over his wet pink lips, the word “DERICIOUS” garbled through a mouth full of spit, the close shot of his eyes, watery and afraid.
From The Guardian • Nov. 29, 2019
In the key rally, Grant made a correct line call in favor of his opponent on a close shot, depriving Sage Hill of victory.
From The New Yorker • Oct. 8, 2019
I'm glad my hiding place makes it impossible for the cameras to get a close shot of me because I'm biting my nails like there's no tomorrow.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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