in close proximity
idiom
: near to each other
family members who live in close proximity
—often + toThe bus stop is located in close proximity to my home.
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Released in close proximity to Friday the 13th and with a similar plot setup (camp attendees dying at the hands of someone whose trauma stems from previous campers’ carelessness), The Burning isn’t as well-known as its counterpart.
—Meagan Navarro, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
One of those problems happens to be the looming piles of textile waste that, like elephants encountered in close proximity, are difficult to ignore.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
The property boasts striking views of the surrounding city and Wasatch Mountain Range and is in close proximity to leading entertainment and lifestyle venues.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Released in close proximity to Friday the 13th and with a similar plot setup (camp attendees dying at the hands of someone whose trauma stems from previous campers’ carelessness), The Burning isn’t as well-known as its counterpart.
—Meagan Navarro, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
One of those problems happens to be the looming piles of textile waste that, like elephants encountered in close proximity, are difficult to ignore.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2024
The property boasts striking views of the surrounding city and Wasatch Mountain Range and is in close proximity to leading entertainment and lifestyle venues.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
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“In close proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20close%20proximity. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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