near

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I think yesterday he threw off the mound, and the velocity is not near where it’s going to be, so I think that it’s a slow progression.

From Los Angeles Times

That feeling of near certainty - it was an odd feeling.

From BBC

On Thursday, authorities revealed a series of images of men in the dark with backpacks near cars and homes.

From Los Angeles Times

Other reforms include giving a "default yes" to planning applications near railway stations, including on green belt land, and a requirement that new builds include nature-friendly features, such as installing swift bricks, to support wildlife.

From BBC

While immigration raids in Southern California appear to have slowed since summer, operations still are being reported on a near daily basis.

From Los Angeles Times