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vicinity

[vi-sin-i-tee] / vɪˈsɪn ɪ ti /


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SG: I was cruising around that vicinity trying to see if I could get a good vantage point to take photos of Vertigo.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

How anyone else in their vicinity is affected by their actions is an afterthought.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Minimizing risks and preventing disaster will involve the crew performing a series of checks and maneuvers while still in Earth's vicinity.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The IDF said it wasn’t aware of any airstrikes in the vicinity of prisons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

There are at least three other free cabs in the immediate vicinity.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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