get near

Example Sentences

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Knicks fan Eric Velez, 45, said he planned to watch the game at a Manhattan bar because he did not have a ticket and could not get near the venue due to the security measures.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

But most important: Monitor the weather forecasts before you even get near the water.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2025

Glendale police said that they found several jewelry boxes, along with a construction hard hat and a vest, which police say may have been used to get near a home without drawing attention.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2025

Some people would cross the street not to get near me.

From Salon • May 9, 2025

But they wouldn’t let you get near enough to touch it.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott