proximity
Example Sentences
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Historically, monarchs had a court of advisers, diplomats and merchants who jockeyed for proximity to limitless power.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Many of the objectors raised concerns about the apartments' proximity to Carrickfergus Castle.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
It’s also in close proximity to several condemned Superfund sites deemed too toxic to recover.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
For too long, cities have expected young professionals to sacrifice money and proximity to family for the promise of opportunity, only to fall short on their end of the bargain.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
But this was my first one-on-one lesson, and I didn’t feel comfortable in such close proximity to an adult male who wasn’t related to me.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Vocabulary lists containing proximity
The Great Gatsby
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Hamilton
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1984
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