Vocabulary Word
Word: proximity
Definition: nearness; ADJ. proximate
Definition: nearness; ADJ. proximate
Sentences Containing 'proximity'
In other districts the proximity of cemeteries seemed to aggravate the disease.
The proximity of the forecastle to the pilot house, no doubt, rendered this an easy matter; but how different on one of our palaces of the present day.
Napoleon, in the Island of Elba, is too near France, and his proximity keeps up the hopes of his partisans.
It was not their proximity that alarmed us, for detachments were constantly patrolling along the banks of the Rhone, but the care, according to the boy's account, that they took to avoid being seen.
The trade of Great Britain would be just as advantageous to France, and, in proportion to the wealth, population, and proximity of the respective countries, would have the same superiority over that which France carries on with her own colonies.
It is part of Shambles Square, which was created in 1999, and is in close proximity to Manchester Cathedral. It is a Grade II listed building.
Its proximity to the Empire care Wörth (Donauwörth) a strong dependence was given.
Given the 31st street Depot's proximity to the Illinois Institute of Technology, many IIT students frequent it.
A harbour lay to the south and east. A "vicus" (civilian settlement) had also sprung up in its proximity, situated astride the road that led to Canterbury.
The area is a popular destination for hiking and backpacking because of its proximity to the Adirondack Northway.
This allowed optimal siting of fortifications on the heights behind Longwy, rather than contending with the town's basin and its close proximity to the border.
Although National City and PNC had minimal overlap, the close proximity of Cleveland to Pittsburgh meant massive layoffs in both cities.
It enables the detection of fluorophores exclusively in the close proximity of the optical fiber.
Wroxeter, the former Roman town of "Viroconium Cornoviorum" lies in proximity to these places.
Due to the proximity to the islands, convection associated with the storm became disorganized and it began to weaken.
One of the reasons for it was the site's proximity to the newly built Provincial Court building.
Its proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex makes it a popular weekend getaway.
The base was central during the Cold War due to its strategic location and proximity to the Soviet Union.
It is still fierce due to the proximity of the two cities.
Surveys show it is the color most frequently associated with visibility, proximity, and extroverts.
These ancient towers are close proximity to the Chigang Pagoda Station.
Maplewood South is in proximity to Bellaire, Meyerland, and Sharpstown.
Elite housing was identifiable with more stone carvings and proximity to temples and plazas.
Because of their proximity to India, some speak Assamese or Hindi.
The site had to be in the proximity of a railhead, yet at some distance from the neighbouring township.
Another requirement was relative proximity to a naval base, as well as a bracing and moderate climate.
Its proximity with Roberto Cota, and the activities under his wing, helped awaken the desire for expression through the arts.
The patronymic suffix identified them as having separated by proximity from the original family.
After that, there were no barriers in the proximity of Alnabru that could stop the runaway train.
The village slogan, which reflects Croghan's proximity to the Adirondack Mountains, is "In the Foothills of the Adirondacks."
The site of Hamden was selected because of its proximity to a local creek.
The city also enjoys the proximity of Hévíz, a town famous for its spa and health services.
Alternatively, over distances longer than 1200 ft (365 m), the target, if in proximity to the earth, may simply vanish into a mirage, caused by temperature gradients in the air in proximity to the heated surface bending the laser light.
In the numerous villages which were shelled, positions of Ossetian militia were in close proximity to civilian houses.
The wider peninsula has many more parks in close proximity, particularly along the foreshores.
Due to its proximity to the IBM plant nearby, many of the students are direct descendants of "IBMers".
Detonation is either by proximity or contact fuse.
The province had prospered due to its proximity to the capital, and was strategically very important as the guardian of Kyōto from the north.
The settlement was included in the Northeastern shipping routes due to its proximity to the fork in the Rhine.
Allentown's proximity to New York has led to the area having some great pizza.
Blue lightning attacks any opponents in close proximity to the vehicle, and temporarily cuts their power.
The town was in close proximity to Cline Town or then, Granville Town.
The mountains are especially popular with hillwalkers, due to their proximity and accessibility from Glasgow.
Indeed, "...simple proximity to Islam by no means guaranteed Christian attention to it.
Due to its close proximity to the port of Trieste, the station has no goods yard.
The proximity of these enzyme units and flexibility of the protein serves to increase pathway throughput.
It is a popular vacation destination for many Italians, due to its close proximity to Italy.
SLAF Diyatalawa is situated in close proximity.
Mexico meanwhile benefits from proximity to the U.S., but suffers from low productivity growth.
The National Park is the most accessible in Pakistan due to its close proximity to the national capital, Islamabad.
