get near

Example Sentences

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Knicks fan Eric Velez, 45, said he planned to watch the game at a Manhattan bar because he did not have a ticket and could not get near the venue due to the security measures.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“They wouldn’t even get near me,” he replied.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Glendale police said that they found several jewelry boxes, along with a construction hard hat and a vest, which police say may have been used to get near a home without drawing attention.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2025

After viewers got a taste of Clarkson's scene-stealingly brittle Southern belle, "People would cross the street not to get near me," Clarkson recalled with obvious relish during a recent "Salon Talks" conversation.

From Salon • May 9, 2025

“If you smell like me, nobody will want to get near you.”

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez