adjacent to
Example Sentences
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In June, he forked over $35 million for a plot of land adjacent to his 15-acre dwelling, which he picked up in 2022 for $173 million.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
The Northern Metropolis and Hengqin Island -- a landmass adjacent to Macau and three times its size -- are both part of China's vision, he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
It said the overnight operations were of a "preventive nature" and aimed at "securing airspace and its protection, especially in areas adjacent to threatened regions".
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The family lived in a home adjacent to a man-made lake in Irvine’s Woodbridge neighborhood, a master-planned community known for its peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Nasser’s home, in the Broadmoor neighborhood adjacent to Uptown, had been flooded, and he’d come to the student association for shelter, knowing it was on higher ground.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
