1.   For Sentre, the property represented one of the few large parcels available with freeway visibility and relative proximity to Sorrento Mesa.

2.   Rodman cites the relative physical proximity between Israel and Russia as one reason.

3.   The bases were selected because of their relative proximity to a reserve air tanker unit with which the aircraft was scheduled to practice mid-air refueling.

4.   The company chose Princeton because of its relative proximity to the other offices.

5.   The Dayton site was chosen because its isolation and relative proximity by air from Washington appealed to officials.

6.   The training effort has generated some suspicions in Russia among those who fear the United States wants to establish a permanent presence because of the relative proximity to Iraq.

7.   Officials said the Tumen River is a desirable development site because of its relative proximity to Japanese and other Asian markets.