as in adjacent
having a border in common
the two brothers bought verging properties
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During her visit, Princess Kate was also told about the plans for a new building, adjacent to the existing site and which is set to open in the early 2030s.
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However, elites’ DNA contained genetic similarities known as runs of homozygosity — adjacent genetic markers indicating common ancestry — and their genomes tended to be more homogenous than those of non-elites.
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Several streets bordering the venue are expected to be closed, according to permits Swift filed, the New York Times reported.
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Earlier this month, the county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a measure aimed at ensuring that the thousands of empty lots in unincorporated Altadena and Sunset Mesa, a small residential enclave bordering Pacific Palisades, are not left untended.
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The suspect got away via steps to a small street to the neighboring French town of Beausoleil, according to surveillance footage.
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The suspect crossed the border into France on foot, and was identified via video surveillance in Monaco and the neighboring French town of Beausoleil, Mirmand said.
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Safa Muhammad lives in the townhomes adjoining the lot, and attended the open house with some neighbors.
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Several suites are in the mix, including a Palace Roof Suite with swoon-worthy scenery from its waterfront terrace and a Bosphorus Palace Suite that can connect to adjoining rooms to create a three-bedroom royal residence.
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Kwon moves fluidly from intimate memories of being a Korean American in Los Angeles to keen social critique, touching on body-shaming, mental health, the weight of Korea’s history, and the nuances of diaspora.
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There was something fun about touching a place with your own little finger.
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“Verging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verging. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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