around the corner
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On the other side of a street corner, as in The doctor's office is around the corner from our house . [First half of 1800s]
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Nearby, a short distance away, as in The nearest grocery store is just around the corner . [Early 1800s]
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Very soon, imminent, as in You never know what stroke of luck lies just around the corner . [First half of 1900s]
Example Sentences
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Awards season is around the corner, with opponents ready to duke it out in the ring of swanky luncheons and Hollywood hobnobbing.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
The jockey had to hold him up just a bit as they came around the corner, though he had a clear run once he shifted toward the rail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Critics warn of another potential “Lehman Brothers” moment lurking around the corner for AI, while “Big Short” investor Michael Burry predicted in August a 1987-style fall for the stock market.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
"Recouplings, comparisons between potential partners and the idea that there is always someone better around the corner can mirror some of the less positive aspects of app-based dating culture", she says.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
She skipped around the corner, but the path was blocked with plastic netting.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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