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In close proximity to
“He was standing with a small group of people under the shelter as the rain poured down.”
In the direction of
“Tracy remembered sitting in a fast car that was headed towards the city lights.”
In pursuit of
“The police chased after the suspect who was attempting to evade them.”
In a state of, or in the face of
“He is a strong-willed person who thrives under pressure.”
With the aim of
“He was steadfast as he worked resolutely towards achieving his goal.”
Expressing motion with the result of being within or surrounded by something
“Isaac was seen to get in the back of the cab.”
In the middle of or preoccupied with
“While I am about it, I have a few questions to raise with you.”
(of space, time, etc.) At a point intermediate to two other points
“The dining room is filled with big and small tables and only an elbow of space is left between the tables.”
In a group
(right on) In a straight line
“Keep going right on until you reach the intersection.”
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