Close
In reach
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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The normal ones start to roll when you are far away to close the distance and then go to a lunging attack when you are in reach.
Source: Video Game / Dark Souls -
They also have a habit of entirely encircling aliens at close range before shooting at them, which is a terrible idea since it not only puts them all in reach of enemy attacks, but also raises the risk of friendly fire.
Source: Manga / Gantz
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