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From property division in one of the most expensive real estate markets to custody arrangements in a bustling urban environment, navigating a divorce in NYC today requires a nuanced approach.
COVID-19 forced couples into close quarters, often exacerbating existing issues and creating new stressors.
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
As seen in comics and the MCU movies, Black Widow can utilize melee weapons and martial arts as a close quarters defense if someone sneaks up on her while sniping, something Widowmaker can’t really do.
—Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
The occasional stomach bug or respiratory infection may be more likely among people who have to stay in close quarters with large groups.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024
At the Stade Louis II on Thursday night, however, a poor pass from Marc-Andre ter Stegen from close quarters resulted in Eric Garcia being red carded as the last man to commit a foul and meant that the Catalans were on the back foot for over 80 minutes with 10 men.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
As seen in comics and the MCU movies, Black Widow can utilize melee weapons and martial arts as a close quarters defense if someone sneaks up on her while sniping, something Widowmaker can’t really do.
—Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
The occasional stomach bug or respiratory infection may be more likely among people who have to stay in close quarters with large groups.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 27 Sep. 2024
At the Stade Louis II on Thursday night, however, a poor pass from Marc-Andre ter Stegen from close quarters resulted in Eric Garcia being red carded as the last man to commit a foul and meant that the Catalans were on the back foot for over 80 minutes with 10 men.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Close quarters.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20quarters. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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