in the neighborhood

idiom

: 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.

Examples of in the neighborhood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Community leaders in the neighborhood are praising the new engine, which Stowell said could expand from 12 hours to 24 hours as more construction continues. —

David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024 Contractor Estimates: If your home is older than others in the neighborhood or needing some upkeep, have a contractor estimate your home’s value and send in those numbers as data. —

Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the neighborhood

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