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close season

British

/ kləʊs /

noun

the period of the year when it is prohibited to kill certain game or fish
sport the period of the year when there is no domestic competition

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close season

Principal shareholder Dermot Desmond echoed Wilson's sentiments by saying O'Neill will be "supported fully" during the close season.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026

But sources have indicated that talks will restart in the close season.

From BBC ● Apr. 9, 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

After returning to Leipzig in the close season, he made only three Bundesliga appearances this season.

From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026

There is no "close season" in golf, as in cricket, football, and other sports.

From The Complete Golfer by Harry Vardon

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