in the area of

phrase

: close to (an amount)
The project will cost (somewhere) in the area of $50,000.

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Over the weekend, some of those residents notified others in the area of the meeting through a literature drop. Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 14 July 2026 But this does demonstrate that AM can indeed compete in the area of sound quality. Richard Wagoner, Daily News, 13 July 2026 Police were searching Monday for a 10-year-old girl last seen Sunday evening in the area of her East Oakland home. Harry Harris, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 On 5/21/18, Jermaine Anderson was killed in the area of NW 94 Street and NW 22 Avenue. Peter D'oench, CBS News, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the area of

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“In the area of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20area%20of. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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