come near

Example Sentences

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So when Gainesville police served Google with a warrant seeking the location data of any user who had come near the home on the day in question, McCoy’s repeated presence would have raised obvious suspicion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

"Or else the ravens would suspect that something was off and wouldn't come near it," says Loretto, now at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Under these conditions, we expect real GDP growth in 2026 to come near the low end of our projected range of 1.75%-2.25%, but the risk is skewed to the downside.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Then he comes back about 5pm, when the shop closes and gets another few – he won't let any other gull come near here, as this is his patch.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Nor did the girl come near the cave, though I found her footsteps far down the ravine where she had been to dig roots.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell