proximity
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Consistency and proximity, especially in the professional context of teamwork, collaboration and problem-solving, can make a work connection feel like it has more potential for romantic intimacy, depth and longevity than it actually does.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
On Thursday, the pastor published a defensive blog post about the war and his church’s proximity to it.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
Joao Neves, Kvaratskhelia and Mendes ended up on the left flank in close proximity - an asymmetrical set-up intended to perplex Liverpool.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
After clearing a few hurdles–chefs and mixologists were wary of going to work at a place that’s so hidden and in such close proximity to gas pumps and cheap snacks–the cooler door opened last April.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
‘There must be some kind of mechanism ... a pressure plate, a proximity alarm.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing proximity
The Great Gatsby
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