close by
idiom
: at a short distance away
Don't worry: if anything happens I'll be (standing) close by.
They're building a school close by.
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Under the plan, Kachina Elementary School and Pioneer Elementary School could close by the 2026-27 school year.
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The acquisition is expected to close by the end of March, pending regulatory approval.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Jan. 2026
Several of the apartment buildings will be clustered together, with several retail spaces — including a grocery store and a gym — close by.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
Victoria Falls is also close by for all the landmark lovers.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
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Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The acquisition is expected to close by the end of March, pending regulatory approval.
—Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Jan. 2026
Several of the apartment buildings will be clustered together, with several retail spaces — including a grocery store and a gym — close by.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
Victoria Falls is also close by for all the landmark lovers.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Close by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20by. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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