in the neighborhood
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: in the area that is close to something
Is there a grocery store in the neighborhood?
We might as well pay them a visit while we're in the neighborhood.
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Close to two dozen buildings in the neighborhood are practically abandoned, putting the viability of the neighborhood and its historic buildings at risk.
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Aaron Mondry, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Bicavoka said the fatal shooting has affected residents in the neighborhood.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Hoelscher did not know the family personally but would see them in the neighborhood from time to time.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Among the victims is Brian Lovenduski, whose 12-year-old miniature pinscher, Ziggy, was attacked about 10 days ago while the pair were walking in the neighborhood.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Aaron Mondry, Freep.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Bicavoka said the fatal shooting has affected residents in the neighborhood.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Hoelscher did not know the family personally but would see them in the neighborhood from time to time.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Among the victims is Brian Lovenduski, whose 12-year-old miniature pinscher, Ziggy, was attacked about 10 days ago while the pair were walking in the neighborhood.
—Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for in the neighborhood
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“In the neighborhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20neighborhood. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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