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adjacent

[uh-jey-suhnt] / əˈdʒeɪ sənt /


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And there, in the adjacent grove, had sprung up a house.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

One of the victims ran to an adjacent home, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Evacuation orders are in effect for an area north of Highway 74, south of Ethanac Road and east of El Toro Road, while an evacuation warning is in effect in adjacent areas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The new outdoor area, developed on adjacent arches secured from Network Rail, will expand provision to include a Wellness Shed project, a sensory garden with raised beds and an outdoor yoga and mindfulness space.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

She eyes me suspiciously but says nothing more, and we walk together to the adjacent waiting parlor.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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