near
Example Sentences
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In some earlier cases, the galaxy's light was also distorted by passing near a massive object, an effect known as gravitational lensing.
From Science Daily
Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman were best friends who vanished after leaving a family barbecue in 2002 in their small town near Cambridge.
From BBC
It has successfully retested the bull-flag breakout from early January near the round $20 level and is now breaking above a bear flag —bullish signal, as failed bearish setups often precede upside moves.
From Barron's
None of these women were anywhere near 65, but who knows, maybe a few of them learned that their bones need help.
The four animals are expected to help return the West Glen River near Grantham to a more natural course after centuries of being straightened and deepened to drain farmland.
From BBC
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