proximity

Example Sentences

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At its top sits Orion, a capsule about the size of a small van, where the four astronauts will spend the next 10 days in close proximity.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The proximity felt practical then—a way to reclaim minutes of sleep in a life structured by call schedules and pages.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

They must be provided with both proximity and clarity.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

The tradeoff for tight quarters is proximity to conveniences and culture not generally found in far-flung places.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

He tugged on the chain and, reluctantly, the star began to get to her feet, leaning first against Tristran, and then, as if proximity to him disgusted her, on the crutch.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman