nearby

Example Sentences

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It said nuclear power plant sites and nearby areas "must never be attacked" and called for "maximum military restraint" to avoid a nuclear accident.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Imagine a star-shaped cell in the brain, reaching out with long, thin extensions to surround nearby neurons.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Residents also work at nearby universities like Trinity College.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The police pursuit unfolded nearby as the couple pulled out of the drive-thru.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

People who didn’t live in Maidin Bay or even nearby.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff