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vicinity

[vi-sin-i-tee] / vɪˈsɪn ɪ ti /


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“It’s a scary situation, especially for those in the vicinity, and in addition to that. For a large number of people, it’s an inconvenience.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

He insisted there had been "no military facilities, intelligence service facilities or related services in the vicinity."

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The noise - lasting and deafening - rose up and swirled around like a typhoon, gathering up everybody in its vicinity, delirious Hearts folk thrilled to be sucked into the vortex.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The missing soldiers were last seen near ocean cliffs in the vicinity of the Cap Draa Training Area during scheduled training on May 2, the official said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“So, any stories told in its vicinity would be drawn to it. And vice versa.”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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