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grabbed the nearby quilt and gently laid it over the sleeping child
I'll be nearby if you need anything
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Additional houses have recently been purchased nearby: A 1,967-square-foot home on the 3300 block of Gardendale Drive in San Jose sold in August 2023, for $1,775,000, a price per square foot of $902.
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Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024
That spot, however, is a challenge to access and has limited sand space for crowds and few options for accommodations nearby for large crowds.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 13 June 2024
Despite the physical altercation occurring, Ellis said another teacher was nearby and did not rush with urgency to deescalate the situation.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 12 June 2024
For accommodations nearby, consider staying at popular hotels like Ventana Big Sur and Cambria Pines Lodge.
Route 66 - The Historic Main Street of America
Embrace the spirit of America's golden age by traversing Route 66, which spans over 2,000 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2024
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Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 June 2024
That spot, however, is a challenge to access and has limited sand space for crowds and few options for accommodations nearby for large crowds.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 13 June 2024
Despite the physical altercation occurring, Ellis said another teacher was nearby and did not rush with urgency to deescalate the situation.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 12 June 2024
For accommodations nearby, consider staying at popular hotels like Ventana Big Sur and Cambria Pines Lodge.
Route 66 - The Historic Main Street of America
Embrace the spirit of America's golden age by traversing Route 66, which spans over 2,000 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for nearby
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“Nearby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nearby. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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nearby
adverb or adjective
near·by
ni(ə)r-ˈbī 
ˈni(ə)r-ˌbī
: close at hand
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