around the corner

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

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The building is located just around the corner from West Charlotte High School. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026 But with fall camp around the corner, Craig feels like now is the time to take ownership of his role as a leader. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 The Vietnam War was still raging, and the Stones’ disastrous set at Altamont was just around the corner. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026 The 17-year-old phenom was leading the 800 meters with the finish line just around the corner. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for around the corner

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Jul. 2026.

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