close by

phrase

: at a short distance away
Don't worry: if anything happens I'll be (standing) close by.
They're building a school close by.

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The deal is expected to close by the end of the year, the companies said. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 The UConn Health center is close by as are highways to Hartford and beyond. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026 Since his life-changing frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis in 2022, Willis’ family has been close by his side. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 The transaction, which has been approved by the boards of both companies, is expected to close by the first quarter of 2027, subject to approval by DoubleVerify shareholders and regulators. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for close by

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close, but no cigar
close by
close by (someone or something)
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“Close by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/close%20by. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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