in close proximity
idiom
: near to each other
family members who live in close proximity
—often + toThe bus stop is located in close proximity to my home.
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The industry seemed enthused about the new venue, which is in close proximity to the agencies and Hollywood.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
Two populations of five adult Myrcia colpodes were found in close proximity to farms and the tourist beach of Sacristia, according to the study.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Shipwreck lovers need to pay a visit to the Butler Bay wrecks — a cluster of five ships in close proximity, including the Rosaomaira and Suffolk Maid.
—Adrienne Jordan, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Furthermore, PMCs that operate in close proximity to civilians typically require personnel to undergo extensive training in human rights, crowd management, anti-trafficking, and anti-exploitation measures, and to abide by a code of conduct.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
Two populations of five adult Myrcia colpodes were found in close proximity to farms and the tourist beach of Sacristia, according to the study.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025
Shipwreck lovers need to pay a visit to the Butler Bay wrecks — a cluster of five ships in close proximity, including the Rosaomaira and Suffolk Maid.
—Adrienne Jordan, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Furthermore, PMCs that operate in close proximity to civilians typically require personnel to undergo extensive training in human rights, crowd management, anti-trafficking, and anti-exploitation measures, and to abide by a code of conduct.
—Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
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 18 Nov. 2025.
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