around the corner

phrase

Synonyms of around the cornernext
: at hand : imminent
good times are just around the corner

Examples of around the corner in a Sentence

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But now, in the middle of August, with the new Premier League season just around the corner, both Spence and Romero find themselves in the same position. Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Also located nearby are designer boutiques (Casa Loewe is just around the corner), trendy bars like Red Frog, and glamorous restaurants such as JNcQUOI. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026 With the college football season just around the corner, Boise State fans will be getting used to a lot of new things, especially on TV. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 10 Aug. 2026 The 45,000-square-foot office at the Junction Krog District building aims to combine the trappings of a post-pandemic workplace with a sense that nature is just around the corner. Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for around the corner

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of around the corner was in 1898

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“Around the corner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/around%20the%20corner. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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