near

Example Sentences

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They examined whether living near a Superfund site was linked to more advanced disease.

From Science Daily

But there is a reason for that: plenty think there has been nowhere near enough improvement.

From BBC

Chinese fighter jets this month gained radar lock on Japanese military aircraft, and days later Russia and China conducted a joint patrol with their bombers flying near Japan.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fifteen people were injured when two trains crashed head-on Tuesday near the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, Peru's top tourist attraction, police and train operators said.

From Barron's

Another doctor discovered a significant blood clot running from the middle of her calf, all the way up near her belly.

From Los Angeles Times