near

Example Sentences

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But when disaster strikes, many Americans face a near flip-of-the-coin chance their insurer won’t pay.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

And he needed to be near perfect to beat Norco pitcher Jordan Ayala, who also was outstanding.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Among those taking part were Race Across the World participants, who raced in memory of former contestant Sam Gardiner, who died in a crash near Manchester a year ago.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

To test the device, researchers cooled it to 10 K and exposed it to radiation near 1.9 THz.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

I grab it near its base and pull it from the pot; clumps of still-wet soil fall to the floor.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam