as in neighborhoods
an adjoining region or space
there are no hotels in the vicinity of the hospital
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From the observation deck, visitors can spot the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge, Alcatraz Island and a patchwork of neighborhoods draped across rolling hills.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026 -
The 3rd District seat, now held by Supervisor Mary Vixie Sandy, who is not seeking reelection, represents parts of Woodland, the Bryte and Broderick neighborhoods in West Sacramento and the Wild Wings community.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Tim Urbanowicz, chief investment strategist at Innovator from Goldman Sachs Asset Management, is urging investors to look beyond their backyards to the emerging markets.—
Josh Romero,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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For many visitors, oysters are an essential experience, particularly during the cooler months when oyster roasts take over patios and backyards across the city.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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“Vicinities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vicinities. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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