proximity
Example Sentences
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In close proximity to the sandstone peaks of Zion National Park, St. George has a bustling downtown for travelers to return to after a day of hiking.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
They cited a 1923 contract between Edison and Pacific Electric Railway Co. that said that “leakage of electricity or induction from or between” conductors was an inherent risk of operating multiple electrical circuits in proximity.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Because these celebrity exorcists are imbued with a kind of divine authority in their audiences’ minds by their proximity to supernatural matters, their social media followings can be unusually strong and loyal.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
He said Cambridge was attractive to buyers because of low crime rates, proximity to London, and good schools.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
"I'll just be a minute," Paulie says, and so I lean against the wall, and I feel nervous enough about the ID to forget being nervous about my proximity to Jane.
From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan
Vocabulary lists containing proximity
The Great Gatsby
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1984
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