nearby
Example Sentences
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Outside his neighborhood, dozens of freshly painted jacks stand out along the roadside, their bright colors contrasting with the deteriorating streets nearby.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
But these sites also come with dangers, as demonstrated by the massive Moss Landing battery fire in January 2025, which prompted the evacuation of about 1,500 residents and deposited heavy metals in a nearby estuary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
At the command center, operational officers monitor what’s happening in real time, remain in constant communication with those at the front, and alert them to any enemy movements or changes in nearby conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
His body was found the next day in nearby water by police divers.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
I stiffen, wondering if you-know-who is somewhere nearby.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
