in the neighborhood

phrase

: 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 day of the week when your lawn is serviced telegraphs rank in the neighborhood. — Ben Kesslen, Curbed, 29 June 2026 Other people in the neighborhood have now started placing orders for their own pets. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 Is a tree that makes your yard the most photogenic spot in the neighborhood during different seasons the plan? — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 Place posters in the neighborhood, post on social media platforms such as Facebook and Nextdoor and check every nearby shelter for your pet. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the neighborhood

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“In the neighborhood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20neighborhood. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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