near

Example Sentences

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Right around that time, a Unitarian Universalist church was built near our home.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

In the town of Fujiyoshida, near Mount Fuji, tourism has led to chronic traffic congestion and litter, as well as disruption to local residents' lives.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The researchers found that near 512 nanometers in the green region of the visible spectrum, one component of the crystal's optical response approaches zero.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

But when disaster strikes, many Americans face a near flip-of-the-coin chance their insurer won’t pay.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

In the trees, near the lake, a loose thread dangled from the hem of my sundress.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith