nearby

Example Sentences

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Already this year, Yosemite National Park has ditched a reservation system, leading to enormous crowds in the valley and on nearby trails.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The post continued: "God save you if you hear something wandering around nearby, because it sure as hell has heard you."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The circuit court’s reasoning rests on a “necessarily connected” test—if a facility is sufficiently intertwined with mining operations nearby, it qualifies as a mine under the Mine Act’s definition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Another young reporter, describing themselves as a “supervisor,” spoke with their staff about the best nearby coffee spot — and the best shoes to wear while walking through the Capitol and congressional offices.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

In the end we managed to find ourselves a little apartment nearby.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo