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near

[neer] / nɪər /




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In early March he wallowed near the bottom of the pack at just 5% support among likely voters, and now is the front-runner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

She always managed to keep her credit-card balances near zero.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Her husband tried feeding their child scraps of leftover bread as families huddled in an unfinished building near the outpost, some without proper food for days.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Whether that heat remains trapped near the surface depends heavily on the atmosphere.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Late one afternoon near the end of January 1944, Rolf stepped stealthily into the workshop.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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