in close proximity

phrase

: near to each other
family members who live in close proximity
often + to
The bus stop is located in close proximity to my home.

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While the show’s narrative pits the two hotel crews against each other in close proximity, Airelles Château de la Messardière actually sits perched high above Saint-Tropez—roughly three hours by car from Cannes. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 Being in close proximity with these humanoids is perhaps something the rest of us are going to have to get used to. Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Vernon said the glove would not be used on a person believed to be armed with a weapon; instead, it would be used on someone in close proximity who is unarmed and resisting being handcuffed. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Mercury will also be in close proximity to the Sun before meeting in a conjunction and forming a Cazimi in Virgo tomorrow. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in close proximity

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“In close proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20close%20proximity. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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