come near
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But while the fires did come near heavily populated areas—such as Melbourne and Sydney, where many media outlets are based—the total national burn was “well below average,” according to the government’s annual environmental overview.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
"Or else the ravens would suspect that something was off and wouldn't come near it," says Loretto, now at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 19, 2026
Under these conditions, we expect real GDP growth in 2026 to come near the low end of our projected range of 1.75%-2.25%, but the risk is skewed to the downside.
From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026
Then he comes back about 5pm, when the shop closes and gets another few – he won't let any other gull come near here, as this is his patch.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
Even then, I can’t come near standing up and I must pass out again cuz Manchee’s licking my face and I’m having to open my eyes and cough in my breath all over again.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
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