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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Nolan’s own noir cinematic sensibilities, in close proximity to his then-recent trio of neo-noir releases (Following in 1998, Memento in 2000, and Insomnia in 2002) were like preparation for his destiny to turn Batman back into a cinematic icon.
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Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
In the broadest terms, oval racing is about putting a car right on the edge of spinning out while floating it through the corner and competing in close proximity to other drivers.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 July 2025
In recent months, Saturn put on a spectacular show for early risers, who witnessed the gas giant climb over the eastern horizon just ahead of sunrise, often in close proximity to Venus, Mercury and dimmer Neptune.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 July 2025
Here, guests are in close proximity to premier attractions, including the Sydney Harbor (with its iconic bridge and opera house), the Royal Botanic Garden, Symphony Orchestra, and more.
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
In the broadest terms, oval racing is about putting a car right on the edge of spinning out while floating it through the corner and competing in close proximity to other drivers.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 July 2025
In recent months, Saturn put on a spectacular show for early risers, who witnessed the gas giant climb over the eastern horizon just ahead of sunrise, often in close proximity to Venus, Mercury and dimmer Neptune.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 July 2025
Here, guests are in close proximity to premier attractions, including the Sydney Harbor (with its iconic bridge and opera house), the Royal Botanic Garden, Symphony Orchestra, and more.
—Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
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“In close proximity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20close%20proximity. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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