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

Fern had been spotted wandering around for weeks, probably foraging for food, but no-one could get near.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

But most important: Monitor the weather forecasts before you even get near the water.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 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

“So why get near it?” she asked, more to herself than anything.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas