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as in almost
very close to but not completely
bought it for next to nothing
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Recent Examples of next to
Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive, and are seated next to Vice President Kamala Harris and Emhoff.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2023
Several unmoving people could be seen lying on the street next to the pickup truck, the photos show.
—Josh Campbell, CNN, 6 Mar. 2023
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Preposition
Trump, who was sitting next to Obama, succeeded him in 2017 after his two terms and has been an outspoken critic of the Democrat and his policies, even spreading false rumors about him.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive, and are seated next to Vice President Kamala Harris and Emhoff.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Adverb
He was promoted to the top line Sunday, playing next to Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond.
—Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2023
Several unmoving people could be seen lying on the street next to the pickup truck, the photos show.
—Josh Campbell, CNN, 6 Mar. 2023
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The crash was reported just before 5:40 p.m. near the bridge, which sits on the border of Sacramento and Yolo counties, and South River Road, CHP spokesperson Officer Mark Leavitt said.Nicole Nixon, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
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The fire burned near a number of Hollywood landmarks, including the popular urban hiking trail Runyon Canyon, Hollywood Boulevard and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Leonard looked a bit wobbly after taking a hit while throwing an incomplete pass.NBC News, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Emil Andrae’s response Andrae, who really impressed after his recall in late October, was, I’m told, pretty disappointed to get reassigned by the club just before Christmas.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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What to know about California's wildfires Santa Ana winds have died down across the Greater Los Angeles area, helping firefighters bring almost 40,000 acres of ongoing wildfires under control.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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The current-generation Switch was released way back in March 2017 and has now reached an almost eight-year lifetime.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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That would be around 41% higher than the official figure of 37,877 reported by the Palestinian health ministry for that time.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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Aware of the strong feelings around crane hunting in the state, legislative leaders convened a study council last year that considered pros, cons, and alternatives to a hunt before ultimately voting to send draft legislation to the state legislature.Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
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Most Popular Man who procured guns, ammo for Sinaloa Cartel sentenced to nearly 20 years Clouds and drizzle will replace Santa Ana winds Thursday across San Diego County San Diego’s 7 most dangerous intersections could soon get a safety overhaul.Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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And Lynch was an avid painter and visual artist, who exhibited his work around the world and spent nearly a decade drawing his own comic strip, The Angriest Dog in the World.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Titan missiles that launched the two-man Gemini crews practically shook themselves to pieces in their first uncrewed flights.Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
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In text messages from August 2022 produced in the suit, Ruiz indicates that the amount was to be paid in a pre-set amount of company stock that was worth less at that point and is practically worthless now.Ben Wieder and, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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Today’s Schedule 12 minutes ago President Carter’s casket will begin the day in the U.S. Capitol rotunda and end in a burial plot beside Rosalynn Carter in Plains, Ga.Kyler Alvord, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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The living room has three different zones: a dining area beside the kitchen, a living area in the middle, and a library area at the end.Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Sunset Fire ignited just before 6pm local time and grew to 50 acres by 8:11pm as hazardous air quality from the wildfires impacted much of Southern California on Wednesday evening.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Lurie was able to spread his message broadly by drawing on personal wealth.Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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