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adjacent

[uh-jey-suhnt] / əˈdʒeɪ sənt /


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Evacuation orders are in effect for an area north of Highway 74, south of Ethanac Road and east of El Toro Road, while an evacuation warning is in effect in adjacent areas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The sale of the home comes just one year after Craig and Weisz sold an adjacent townhouse for $4.05 million.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Operating on a mixture of audacity, talent, and sheer guts, Bertei became part of the No Wave scene that existed immediately adjacent to the Punk Rock Class of 1975.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Byatt said seeing "well maintained" military roads on the adjacent Otterburn Ranges which had "proper drainage" added to their frustration.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“I do,” I tell him, as I sink deeply into the adjacent couch, letting the moment become intentionally awkward.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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