in close proximity vs at close proximity

Both 'in close proximity' and 'at close proximity' are commonly used phrases in English to indicate being near or close to something. They are interchangeable and can be used based on personal preference.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"in close proximity"

This phrase is used to indicate being near or close to something or someone. It is often used in formal or professional contexts.

Examples:

The hotel is located in close proximity to the beach.
The two buildings are in close proximity to each other.
The park is in close proximity to the city center.
Living in close proximity to nature has many benefits.
The store is in close proximity to the train station.

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But there are 18 buildings in close proximity to the tower.
As you know, this island rests in close proximity... to the volcanic corridor.
The well-known Gueuleton restaurant is located in close proximity.
All the significant museums are in close proximity.
He thinks Emily's being kept in a pre-war building in close proximity to an Ethiopian restaurant.
I'm reading she's in close proximity to her house right now.
The two airships they were following are in close proximity.
The Pieterpad runs in close proximity (1.5 km).
All six hotels are located in close proximity to the Universal Orlando theme parks.
Sucre must be in close proximity.
CANNES Basse Californie in close proximity to shops...
It is in close proximity to the park, DePaul University and good public transportation.
Extra equipment, The possibilities of social, sports, relaxation and gastronomic life in close proximity.
There are excellent local restaurants in close proximity to the villa.
The discovery site was in close proximity to the Austrian-Italian border.
The reef is located in close proximity to the Florenza's beach.
It is in close proximity to a kindergarten, school, clinic and shops.
The property is in close proximity to the beach.
There are no neighbors in close proximity to the house.
It is also in close proximity to the highway leading to Sofia.

Alternatives:

nearby
close to
adjacent to
proximate to
within close range of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"at close proximity"

This phrase is also used to indicate being near or close to something or someone. It is interchangeable with 'in close proximity' and can be used in various contexts.

Examples:

The restaurant is located at close proximity to the office.
The hotel is at close proximity to the airport.
The two houses are at close proximity to each other.
The school is at close proximity to the park.
Living at close proximity to the city center is convenient.

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I have studied Leda and the Swan at close proximity.
The C.O.D. Was massive internal hemorrhaging caused by the sivencusco force of an explosion at close proximity.
Disorders of microelectronics through the electrostatic charge is very easy to simulate and observe for example at close proximity to Van der Graaf generator (apparatus, not music band).
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront. Just 15 minutes from the Croisette - a spot where sea and mountains are at close proximity.
It is all very well for those colleagues who do not originate from a country neighbouring Libya to criticise this agreement, but it is far more difficult for those Mediterranean countries that lie at close proximity to Libya to find a way of cooperating with this country.
At close proximity lays the holly island of Delos, birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, a vast archaeological site.
Avoid direct exposure to bright indoor lights, including dental lamps, operating room lamps, unshaded light bulbs at close proximity or neon lights.
Description The Vienoula's Garden Hotel is located in the region of Vryssi, at close proximity to Mykonos (Myconos) Town, on the western side of Mykonos Island,...

Alternatives:

nearby
close to
adjacent to
proximate to
within close range of

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