in the vicinity
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in the nearby or surrounding area
- The grocery store is in the vicinity; you can walk there.
- There's a coffee shop in the vicinity where we can meet for a chat.
- The hotel is conveniently located in the vicinity of popular tourist attractions.
- The conference center is in the vicinity of the hotel, making it convenient for attendees.
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used to indicate something is approximately near a certain amount, number, or value
- The repairs will cost in the vicinity of $2,000.
- The population of the town is in the vicinity of 10,000.
- Her new car was bought for in the vicinity of $30,000.
- The painting is valued in the vicinity of half a million dollars.
- His body temperature was in the vicinity of 102 degrees Fahrenheit during the fever.