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Carpenter may be one of the biggest stars around, but even she recognizes that when Piggy’s in the room, everyone else should be thrilled to simply be nearby.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Plus, Buffett will still be nearby in the Omaha office.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Was it someone from Special Forces or the Navy or a Coast Guard vessel that happened to be nearby?

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025

And wherever I chose, it seemed Greg would always be nearby.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2025

When I run errands, Antonio always seems to be nearby, waiting for me, smiling at me.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau




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