near

Example Sentences

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Emergency services were alerted early Saturday that several high-voltage cables on a bridge near a power plant had gone up in flames.

From Barron's

The blaze in White Admiral Way, Hamstreet, near Ashford, started just after midday on Sunday and at its height six fire crews worked to extinguish the flames, which had spread through the semi-detached property.

From BBC

Famed for his long tusks, Craig the elephant was a major attraction at the park near the Tanzanian border.

From BBC

The 36-year-old was a passenger in a Lexus SUV that collided with a stationary truck on a major expressway near Lagos on Monday.

From BBC

Spotting an insurers’ office in her neighborhood near Orlando, Fla., she decided to email the manager.

From The Wall Street Journal