proximity

Example Sentences

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At its top sits Orion, a capsule about the size of a small van, where the four astronauts will spend the next 10 days in close proximity.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The proximity felt practical then—a way to reclaim minutes of sleep in a life structured by call schedules and pages.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

They must be provided with both proximity and clarity.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

The military operations are in proximity to the civilian side of the port, which she said is frequented by Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines—a company sanctioned by the U.S. and other countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Bailey persisted in calling her Mother Dear until the circumstance of proximity softened the phrase’s formality to “Muh Dear,” and finally to “M’Deah.”

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou