neighbor
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Instead of a sudden, catastrophic collision that destroys the smaller object, the star appears to be sustaining a relatively steady flow of material from its neighbor.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
“We ask that he be treated as a neighbor, rather than branded as a criminal,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
“Michael Kearns was a friend, mentor, neighbor, and my movie buddy,” Palencia wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
He spoke with a neighbor in his mid-40s who lived in the same rental apartment for 16 years before being able to afford buying a home.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
Adek and I attended the same university, and I found him outside the library, lecturing to a trio of enthralled young ladies about the dangers facing our neighbor Czechoslovakia now that Germany had annexed Austria.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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The abrupt exits have frazzled some of the city’s elder statesmen, chagrined politicians—and prompted some chief executives to make not-so-subtle digs at their former neighbors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
They might also hesitate to install a shower chair or add handrails at the front door for all the neighbors to see.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
“Early warnings are especially important for vulnerable populations because they provide additional time to react and receive support from family members, neighbors, or caregivers.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
That is borne out in research, which shows relational organizing works because young people trust their neighbors or community networks far more than national parties.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Germany was competing with its neighbors for trade, influence, and colonies overseas.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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