close-by
Example Sentences
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"We don't have a close-by beach to go to," the 20-year-old says.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2023
Locals have taken to praying by the sports center in the close-by city of Crotone, where coffins sit, waiting for burial.
From New York Times ● Mar. 16, 2023
The source added Chinese boats repeatedly "pressed" into the unofficial buffer, while Taiwan's navy stayed close-by to monitor the movements.
From Reuters ● Aug. 7, 2022
If you are traveling for the park specifically, consider flying into the compact and close-by Bob Hope Burbank Airport.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 5, 2021
“So, I just wanted to say,” the close-by voice says.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
