What if they were still in the harbour, or anywhere near real people?

I didn't want to talk to anyone, you know, but I wanted to be near people.

He hadn't caught the scent of any water that wasn't too near people.

They reportedly will fall near and onto people sitting underneath.

We were near dangerous people who might detect us in an instant.

"You just don't put this kind of thing near people."

How is it your papa can come so near people to help them?

If you've got the flu, wear a face mask before going near other people.

It wasn't safe for him to be near other people.

Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections.