Proximity
proximity (adjective) - nearness, being near, being close to
in close proximity to Y - very near Y
in close proximity to the airport
close proximity
geographical proximity
physical proximity
spatial proximity
proximity to customers
proximity to a large city
the proximity of a large river for easy transport of their produce
proximity to retirement age
advertising in close proximity to goods in a store
the hotel, chosen for its proximity to the airport
oils fields whose proximity to established infrastructure assures their future development.
most uncomfortable for me, being in close proximity to him
Kate's heart, which had been beating uncomfortably fast at his proximity
proximity to noisy traffic
proximity to death
their close proximity to wealth
inappropriate place for the school due to proximity of large numbers of bars
a need to talk of private, painful things, outside the intrusive proximity of small children and sisters-in-law
proximity of the college to London with its many places of interest
all in close proximity to one another
the inevitable physical proximity of the parties involved in the project
Japan's proximity to Asia allowed for the absorption of Asian cultural influences
the impact on the environment and on the quality of life of communities in close proximity to the pollution
among, around and in close proximity to about 100 canines of all shapes, sizes and breeds
parking proximity sensors on a BMW S-class
Example sentences:
* Not only was this unhygienic but it was most uncomfortable for me, being in close proximity to him.
* All appreciated the rich soil and the proximity of a large river for easy transport of their produce.
* Their plight is reinforced by their close proximity to wealth.
*This is an inappropriate place for the school due to proximity of large numbers of restaurants, perception by customers of them as boozers or drinking men's pubs'or customer preference for fast food.
* To some extent the choice of booksellers depends upon the geographical position of the library and its proximity to a large city.
* Rainbow confesses to a need to talk of private, painful things, outside the intrusive proximity of small children and sisters-in-law.
* A north-facing or chilly outlook, unpleasing view, proximity to noisy traffic, or even an awkward access, for example, could all easily make your home seem less attractive to a future purchaser.
* He was troubled by the proximity of factories with all the haze and smoke in the air.
* Kate's heart, which had been beating uncomfortably fast at his proximity, slowed down at his expression of dislike.
* He was among, around and in close proximity to about 100 canines of all shapes, sizes and breeds, and he came out of the event totally unscathed.
* Proximity to a region in which the peasants were already free was not the only reason why the gentry of the north-western provinces were prepared to countenance emancipation.
* The proximity of the college to London with its many places of interest offers the opportunity also for family parties as there will be a limited number of places available for this purpose.
* This social policy might support a duty to enquire about age wherever there might be room for doubt, and the ease of compliance (because of the inevitable physical proximity of the parties) again favours the requirement.
* Sheffield was the smaller town, but it had a bigger train station, more industrial soot, more prostitutes, and an all black movie house, the Carver, all in close proximity to one another.
* More commonly, however, it was ill health in conjunction with other factors, such as proximity to retirement age, which determined propensity to retire early.
* Although desperately tired both had pushed any thoughts of sleep from their minds, though after checking in at the hotel, the Vendome… chosen for its proximity to the station…, they had each taken a long, refreshing shower before meeting up again for a late breakfast in the dining room.
* Through the centuries Japan's proximity to Asia allowed for the absorption of Asian cultural influences, yet the distance proved sufficiently great to assist the emergence and maintenance of indigenous cultural traits and enable Japan to avoid a succession of invasions or new influxes of other peoples.
* The limits of their manoeuvrability, in close proximity to goods in a store is a pre- requisite for normal use and the means provided for escape in an emergency where necessary are designed as appropriate for the initial stages of a developing situation rather than the later ones.
* Commercial proven and probable reserves are those quantities of petroleum which are considered, on the basis of information currently available and current economic forecasts, to be commercially recoverable from fields currently in production, fields under development, fields for which a development plan is under active preparation and
* As the Note makes clear, the working and winning of aggregates is causing increasing public concern in terms of its serious and irreversible impact on the environment, and on the quality of life of communities in close proximity to the activity.
* Consultations with various bodies have revealed that Welsh Water and the county highway authority do not object, but the National Rivers Authority want more time to consider the proposal, in view of proximity to the river.
* Now Tygavac is linking up with the growing network of Application Support Centres, set up in close proximity to customers to provide sealants and coatings, being established in Europe by Courtaulds Aerospace.
