proximity
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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
Also under scrutiny is the alleged proximity between Diez and Mercedes Gonzalez, a former Socialist activist and elected official who was appointed director general of the Civil Guard in 2024 at the government's proposal.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
He said Cambridge was attractive to buyers because of low crime rates, proximity to London, and good schools.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The Madis system combines radar, Stinger missiles, electronic warfare, and cannons firing specialized 30mm proximity fuze rounds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
He reached across to open my door for me, and his sudden proximity sent my heart into frenzied palpitations.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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