near

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The Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, also known as Senate Bill 79, is one of the most aggressive measures state legislators have taken to address California’s housing shortage in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Near term, the stock appears vulnerable to a move toward the very round $400 level, about 5% below current prices.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Near closest approach, the spacecraft rapidly photographed the Martian surface as it crossed from the night side of the planet into daylight.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Near the start of that period the Greeks saw the Persians, rulers of a vast empire, overreach themselves and fail in two invasions of Europe, the second time catastrophically.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Near the jungle’s edge, I find the red-rimmed plant that could kill me with one nibble, and fill another pouch just to make it look like I’m working.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera