in the neighborhood

phrase

: 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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But somehow, each provides something not easily found elsewhere in the neighborhood, with four distinct personalities that remain unapologetically Soho. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 Lavender Heights had resumed its rhythm Sunday after a member of the LGBTQ community reported suffering a verbal and physical attack the previous weekend in the neighborhood. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026 Hagerstown Rapid Response Santos was in the neighborhood both Thursday and Friday to observe and support people, if needed. Dennis Valera, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 This much space in the neighborhood is rare enough to be a feature unto itself. Nora Deligter, Curbed, 4 Sep. 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 12 Sep. 2026.

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