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neighbor

[ney-ber] / ˈneɪ bər /
NOUN
person who lives close by
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Homeless encampments, piles of trash, vermin, and car break-ins have bedeviled the 4000 block of Babcock Avenue in Studio City since the property was abandoned, said neighbor Clint Ledsworth.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

This isn’t really about pot-smoking, it is about being a good neighbor, having respect for people in your community.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

The argument in favor of the estate-recovery program is something like “don’t ask your neighbor to pay for your care,” according to Dennison Keller, an elder-law attorney in Ohio.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

The United States is by far Canada's biggest trading partner, with Canadian exports to its neighbor representing 70 percent of its overall total.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

Sam went outside and wandered across the yard to visit the Krupniks' next-door neighbor.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

We captured several of our neighbors on cameras set up near the riverbank.

From Science Daily Aug. 28, 2026

It occurs when people possess the liberty to develop their talents, support their families, serve their neighbors and build institutions reflecting their commitments.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

The Amicus bonus episode puts out a humble request: Tell us how you’re reclaiming the Constitution for yourself, your loved ones, your neighbors, and your community.

From Slate Aug. 27, 2026

“None of us has control over how much water our neighbors use, or whether the pool stays open in the winter when no one uses it,” the letter read.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Some families built their bunkers in secret, worried that neighbors might come knocking.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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