in the neighborhood

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: in the area that is close to something

Is there a grocery store in the neighborhood?

We might as well pay them a visit while we're in the neighborhood.

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The morning show mainstay included six photos in her post, showcasing her daughters trick-or-treating with other kids in the neighborhood. —

Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 Sweaty Betty and Niketown are also in the neighborhood. —

Samantha Conti, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024 With so many unfamiliar people in the neighborhood for trick-or-treating, pets are more vulnerable. —

Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024 The Henry, a new luxurious Condominium located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side opening late 2026, has reached record-breaking heights with what is thought to be the two most expensive sales in the neighborhood in 2024 so far. —

Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the neighborhood

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