nearby

Example Sentences

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Nearby, a woman wept as she embraced a framed picture of her deceased relatives, while another family scattered rose petals at the ruins of the hostel in honour of their son.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Nearby, work by Kim’s students from the 1950s demonstrates later distancing from Japanese models through more expressive brushwork.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Nearby, neighbourhood boys joined municipal workers in clearing rubble from a children's activity centre, with painted purple butterflies still visible on what is left of its windows.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Nearby, an 80-year-old woman named Chunubadi sat beside a repaired table fan held together with string and improvisation.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Nearby another one arose and there was a pop.

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George