How to Use in close proximity in a Sentence
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The war footage shows the destruction and loss of life and limb in close proximity.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
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But investors in close proximity to the event haven’t seemed rattled by it.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2026
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The assailant fires about five shots in close proximity to the head of a man who walked out of the pizza shop.
—Tonya Alanez, BostonGlobe.com, 30 May 2023
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The assailant fired about five shots in close proximity to the head of a man who walked out of the pizza shop.
—Travis Andersen, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2023
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Here are five of the top options on the market right now in close proximity to a ski resort.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
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Hart said this was not the first time her family has been in close proximity to a school shooting.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 29 Mar. 2023
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Some herbs are even rumored to improve the flavor of onions when grown in close proximity.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 July 2024
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Are there are at least six screening spaces in close proximity to each other?
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2025
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The video shows the dolphin bobbing up and diving down a handful of times in close proximity to the man's kayak.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2023
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Photos and videos near the sites have shown crowds of people in close proximity to Israeli tanks.
—Samuel Granados, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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This means the stars that comprise this system orbit each other in close proximity.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2025
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During the test, the drone flew in close proximity to the rotating turbine blades.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
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Look for areas with deep water in close proximity to shallow water, and you’re bound to find schools of pre-spawn bass.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 6 Mar. 2024
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The Tyrant kept to herself, while the others remained in close proximity, for a while.
—Jeff Vandermeer, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024
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Some in close proximity to Williams agreed that she should not be forced into her present circumstances.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
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Back in 2022 there were two fires in close proximity to the Putah Fire.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
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Yet despite the lost sleep, orangutans still often choose to build their nightly nests in close proximity to each other.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 25 June 2025
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Still, this is reassuring considering the fan is meant to be used on a desk while in close proximity.
—Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2024
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This was the second attack that day in close proximity, and it could have been prevented with a better alert system.
—Sydney Bishop, CNN, 30 July 2024
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At one point, Paul throws a metal chair at Mortensen while her daughter is in close proximity and is heard crying.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
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Eating small frequent meals and snacks can help spread calories throughout the day and avoid large meals in close proximity to exercise.
—Dr. Sarah Kinsella, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
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Visitors there are in close proximity to the full-time furry residents.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2026
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Enlarge / Many of the bones examined during the research lie in close proximity to the lungs.
—Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica, 26 July 2023
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This creekside tiny home in Paradise can fit four each, and luckily there’s two others in close proximity.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
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That a number of young rhino calves are found in close proximity to females is another poignant but telling nod to herd behavior.
—Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica, 7 July 2024
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The Dohertys are in close proximity to dozens of properties with tainted wells.
—Sean Patrick Cooper, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
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The industry seemed enthused about the new venue, which is in close proximity to the agencies and Hollywood.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
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Following the fall, Zilisch lay still on the floor before being surrounded by those in close proximity.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2025
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Nearly one year later, Griffiths began to sort through the emotions of that day — deep grief in close proximity with profound love.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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The caller said that the vehicle on fire was in close proximity to the residence, according to the release.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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