Business English Entry 901 / 1011 60-second read
In close proximity to vs. Near
Wordy for NEAR.
The comparisoni
✗ Wrong “In close proximity to the building.”
✓ Correct “Near the building.”
The ruleii
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Use NEAR.
Same as CLOSE PROXIMITY — padded.
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
Say NEAR."
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