in the neighborhood

idiom

: 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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He’s also done several murals in the neighborhood, and this one is just great. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025 Seven buildings are either planned, under construction or newly opened in the neighborhood, each between 8 and 10 stories, totaling over 3,000 units of new housing. Cd Goette-Luciak, Miami Herald, 23 June 2025 According to StreetEasy, the median sale price in the neighborhood hovers around $3.5 million, while median rents are roughly $7,850—making Harry’s home a standout at the top of the market. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 June 2025 In Port Isabel, Doug Kinne gathered a group of rocket enthusiasts on his front porch, while others in the neighborhood braced for impact. Guthrie Scrimgeour, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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