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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And Depicts Extinct Creatures How Ancient Humans Viewed Dinosaur Footprints
The fact that many of the petroglyphs were placed in close proximity to the footprints shows that their creators did acknowledge fossils.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 Apr. 2024
Respiratory transmission in close proximity is believed to be the most likely way the virus is passed on.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
Manhunt ends An affidavit filed Friday in support of the arrest of a third person, Tonia Dawn Huber, details the moments authorities spotted the fugitives in close proximity to each other on Thursday afternoon.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 23 Mar. 2024
The soft red fruits, which are also covered with gold flecks, ripen in the fall and yields are improved when compatible varieties are planted in close proximity.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024
More than 150,000 hotel rooms and a slew of marquee properties in close proximity to one another ease logistical concerns and give marketers plenty of venues to work with.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
Everyone seems to have different theories about the earbuds, even those who have been in close proximity to McGuire.
—Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2024
People who are in close proximity to infected animals may be at greater risk of infection.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
The lodging is celebrates the country’s rich history and is in close proximity to celebrated attractions, including the Apartheid Museum and Mandela House Museum, where the late South African president and activist resided before his imprisonment.
—Tina Charisma, Essence, 26 Mar. 2024
Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 9 Apr. 2024
Respiratory transmission in close proximity is believed to be the most likely way the virus is passed on.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
Manhunt ends An affidavit filed Friday in support of the arrest of a third person, Tonia Dawn Huber, details the moments authorities spotted the fugitives in close proximity to each other on Thursday afternoon.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 23 Mar. 2024
The soft red fruits, which are also covered with gold flecks, ripen in the fall and yields are improved when compatible varieties are planted in close proximity.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 1 Mar. 2024
More than 150,000 hotel rooms and a slew of marquee properties in close proximity to one another ease logistical concerns and give marketers plenty of venues to work with.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024
Everyone seems to have different theories about the earbuds, even those who have been in close proximity to McGuire.
—Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2024
People who are in close proximity to infected animals may be at greater risk of infection.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
The lodging is celebrates the country’s rich history and is in close proximity to celebrated attractions, including the Apartheid Museum and Mandela House Museum, where the late South African president and activist resided before his imprisonment.
—Tina Charisma, Essence, 26 Mar. 2024
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“In close proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20close%20proximity. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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