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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Part of being a koala parent is being in close proximity to one another and frequently holding your child, hugging them, or cuddling with them.
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
Keep in mind that Neptune in Aries can also challenge our perceptions and beliefs when in close proximity to Mercury.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
In fact, the 10 best trading days by percentage gain for the S&P 500 over the past three decades all occurred during recessions, often in close proximity to the worst days, according to a Wells Fargo analysis published last year.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
Stay informed and follow these tips from the NWS to ensure safety during heavy rainfall:
Beware of swollen waterways:
Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025
Keep in mind that Neptune in Aries can also challenge our perceptions and beliefs when in close proximity to Mercury.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
In fact, the 10 best trading days by percentage gain for the S&P 500 over the past three decades all occurred during recessions, often in close proximity to the worst days, according to a Wells Fargo analysis published last year.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
Stay informed and follow these tips from the NWS to ensure safety during heavy rainfall:
Beware of swollen waterways:
Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in close proximity
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“In close proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20close%20proximity. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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