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as far as
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across from
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along with
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in close proximity to
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as of
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inside of
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prior to
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subsequent to
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up to
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up until
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in the course of something
As far as
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/æz fˈɑːɹ æz/
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used to indicate the extent or distance up to which something applies or reaches

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I can throw a ball as far as the tree.
She walked as far as the park before turning back.
He's as far as 50 kilometers away from the nearest town.
Across from
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/əkɹˈɑːs fɹʌm/
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used to indicate a position or location that is directly opposite or facing something else

Along with
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/ɐlˈɑːŋ wɪð/
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used to indicate that something or someone is accompanying or included with another person or thing

In close proximity to
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/ɪn klˈoʊs pɹɑːksˈɪmɪɾi tuː/
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within a short distance of something or someone, suggesting a minimal physical separation between them

As of
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/æz ˈʌv/
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used to indicate a specific point in time or a reference point from which information or a situation is being considered

Inside of
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/ɪnsˈaɪd ʌv/
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used to express a timeframe or deadline that is expected to be met

Prior to
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/pɹˈaɪɚ tuː/
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used to indicate that something happens or is done before a particular event or point in time

Subsequent to
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/sˈʌbsɪkwənt tuː/
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following in time or order

Up to
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/ˈʌp tuː/
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used to indicate a limit or boundary, typically in terms of physical distance or location

Up until
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/ˌʌp ʌntˈɪl/
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used to describe a specific point or period of time that extends until a certain moment or event

In the course of something
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/ɪnðə kˈoːɹs ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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referring to the period or duration during which something happens, develops, or takes place

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