near

Example Sentences

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During Clarke's near seven-year reign, supporters have learned to expect fierce loyalty and little change, but there are still a few tight calls for seats on the plane to the United States of America.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Neil Shearing, group chief economist at Capital Economics, thinks markets could be near a tipping point if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and supply conditions don’t improve soon.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

A drone sparked a fire near a nuclear power plant in the U.A.E. on Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

It was unclear the extent of the injuries, but police urged people to avoid the area near a mosque in the Clairemont district.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

When I was walking anywhere near her I could hear the hollow rumblings of contentment from inside her.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo