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
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Sources have indicated Howe is open to returning to management with United specifically after leaving St James' Park in the close season.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
"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
You would imagine going deep into the World Cup would impact the prospect of any of those managers returning to club football in the close season.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 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
They say that there is no close season as far as the stomach is concerned, and from personal experience I may say I believe they are right.
From Pictures of Canadian Life A Record of Actual Experiences by J. Ewing (James Ewing) Ritchie
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