in the vicinity of
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1
: in the area that is close to (a place)
He lives in the general/immediate vicinity of the school.
2
: close to or around (an amount)
His yearly salary is in the vicinity of one million dollars.
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Kansas City Public Library Staff,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
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“In the vicinity of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20vicinity%20of. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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