in the vicinity of
Example Sentences
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At the time of the explosion, there were approximately 300 people in the vicinity of baggage claim, but there was no evidence to suggest any had been a target.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
There were elevated levels of particulate matter recorded in the vicinity of the fire Wednesday afternoon that decreased downwind of the facility as the smoke thinned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
The group also reported clashes with Israeli soldiers in the vicinity of Majdal Zoun, closer to the border with Israel.
From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026
Iran’s renewed attacks on commercial vessels in the vicinity of the strait highlighted the slow-burning, tit-for-tat battle playing out in the waters around the region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
Like all students, Beatrice the Bear lived in the vicinity of her school bus stop.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
