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 Scotland forward, 30, has been consistently linked with the Ibrox club and is set to become Danny Rohl's first signing of the close season.
From BBC • May 24, 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
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 • Nov. 4, 2025
A good plan is to pursue some exercise during the "close" season, i.e., the summer months.
From Association Football And How To Play It by Cameron, John
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