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a region in Western Asia encompassing countries such as Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, and Iraq
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The Near East is a historical region encompassing Western Asia and parts of North Africa.
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Have you ever traveled to the Near East? It's such a fascinating region.
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I heard there's a cool music festival happening in the Near East next month.
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Her mind wandered to the Near East of her imagination, a place filled with mystery and adventure.