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(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity; nearby; surroundings
around; about; or thereabouts
for instance; say; such as
日が暮れてあたりが暗くなってきた。
The sun set and the surroundings grew dark.
駅のあたりにはたくさんの店がある。
There are many shops in the area around the station.
あたりを見回したが誰もいない。
I looked around but no one was there.