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near

[neer] / nɪər /




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A prudent pullback toward the low-to- mid $50s makes sense in the near term.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Months later, on a routine mental health walk near the Mar Vista park, I heard a podcast clip that stopped me in my tracks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

This “prime-age” group’s participation rate has held near multidecade highs—evidence that the overall decline in participation is being driven by an aging population cycling out of the workforce rather than discouraged workers giving up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

And even that won’t be anywhere near enough.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

James and I followed Anna May, passing case after case of merchandise until we were near the rear of the first floor.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu