Thank you infrequentflyer789, it's a great day when I can learn a new trick from somebody, particularly enhancing knowledge of advanced google search syntax. A cheat sheet covering all the search operators including the "near" function:
Every Google Search Operator You’ll Ever Need.
I agree with your conclusion about finding a reference in the -800 series documentation being a commonality hangover with the MAX. Has anyone else found a reference to the MCAS in a
NG only manual?