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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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can affect those who are in close proximity to smoldering fires.
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Omer Awan, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
That's why families, roommates, and people who spend a lot of time together in close proximity are often more likely to get strep throat.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 26 Dec. 2024
Planted at one of Sonoma’s most western vineyard sites in close proximity to the Pacific Ocean.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Previously, scientists thought stars were unable to form near supermassive black holes, but this notion was reversed when collections of young stars were found in close proximity to Sgr A*.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
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Omer Awan, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
That's why families, roommates, and people who spend a lot of time together in close proximity are often more likely to get strep throat.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 26 Dec. 2024
Planted at one of Sonoma’s most western vineyard sites in close proximity to the Pacific Ocean.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Previously, scientists thought stars were unable to form near supermassive black holes, but this notion was reversed when collections of young stars were found in close proximity to Sgr A*.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
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“In close proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20close%20proximity. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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