be nearby
Example Sentences
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Many residents, like Villegas, squat close to destroyed homes, hopeful to be nearby when, and if, the remains of relatives are found.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Persimmon said emergency accommodation would be available to all affected parties, but could not guarantee it would be nearby.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
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
I looked around for Rufus, knowing that he must be nearby.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
