vicinity
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He also denied that there was a military target in the vicinity.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Instead, they survived the crash only to stumble, separately, upon Craigh na Dun, which transported them to the time, and general vicinity, of Jamie’s parents’ courtship.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Modern warfare in Europe and the Middle East showed that nations under attack and those in the vicinity remain vulnerable to aerial threats from missiles and drones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
"The past 24 people that have been to the vicinity of the Moon were all white men from America," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Anytime I’m in his vicinity, though, my senses go completely dead from shock, so I haven’t noticed.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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