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adjacent

[uh-jey-suhnt] / əˈdʒeɪ sənt /


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Whether the target would be Carroll, Hoffman, or anyone else adjacent to this case who lightened Trump’s wallet, it wouldn’t be good!

From Slate • May 30, 2026

Thirty homes in Dunmoss View in Coalsnaughton were evacuated as a precaution on Wednesday, a week after 30 homes in the adjacent Benbuck View were told to leave their homes.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Landowners in communities adjacent to the park are still gearing up to face eminent domain challenges from the federal government.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Park opposed the completion and instead wants to turn it into a “mobility hub” and move the housing project to an adjacent lot.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Of special concern was the fact that the buildings would be sited adjacent to newly dug canals and lagoons.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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