in close proximity

phrase

: near to each other
family members who live in close proximity
—often + to
The bus stop is located in close proximity to my home.

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Vernon said the glove would not be used on a person believed to be armed with a weapon; instead, it would be used on someone in close proximity who is unarmed and resisting being handcuffed. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Mercury will also be in close proximity to the Sun before meeting in a conjunction and forming a Cazimi in Virgo tomorrow. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026 In this approach, the drone must be in close proximity to the road, allowing it to be spotted by the Ukrainian forces. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Most notably, his son-in-law, who’s been in close proximity to his Senate campaign, has shared posts online promoting white supremacy and antisemitism. — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in close proximity

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“In close proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20close%20proximity. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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