next-door neighbor
Example Sentences
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When Felix and his quirky next-door neighbor Marigold find a wooden box labeled “Open Me” hidden away in a closet, they discover a recording device with an intriguing auditory riddle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
It turned out that Zermeño casually knew the business owner, although Alex Lopez said he never realized his former next-door neighbor was a mural artist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
I lived in California for six years and never met my next-door neighbor whose house was 10 feet away from mine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
If you have $1 million, your next-door neighbor will have $2 million.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2025
I was in charge of the younger kids, having been told to stay in the yard and out of the house until Doña Ana, our next-door neighbor, came to get us.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
