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
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
The second time Ray was on the field, he appeared to tie the score on a close shot after beating junior Matt Dunn.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 14, 2015
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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