nearby

Example Sentences

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On this particular Sunday, he was underneath the kitchen sink as Kraus spoke to the Journal nearby.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

He describes it as "a suit of armor," designed to shield the reactive center from water and other nearby molecules.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

Bravo is developing another 14-villa project in nearby La Quinta, which hosts annual professional golf events.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

They had hoped to hire a black cab for photographs but discovered many of the vehicles nearby were not licensed taxis.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“Aunt Melissa is our only family nearby, so we came here. I don’t know what’s going to happen, but my mom is still missing.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller