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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It will be held at Club 67 and Touchdown Club Super Bowl LIX in close proximity to the Caesars Superdome.
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
The encounter resulted in Khan receiving multiple stab wounds, with one injury reported to be in close proximity to his spine.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Intensive farming practices also provide the perfect reservoir for viruses to jump between animals in close proximity, which can lead to mutations that are centered around better transmission.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2025
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can affect those who are in close proximity to smoldering fires.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
The encounter resulted in Khan receiving multiple stab wounds, with one injury reported to be in close proximity to his spine.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Intensive farming practices also provide the perfect reservoir for viruses to jump between animals in close proximity, which can lead to mutations that are centered around better transmission.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2025
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can affect those who are in close proximity to smoldering fires.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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“In close proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20close%20proximity. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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