- present participle of approach.
approaching
Example Sentences
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His fame is approaching that of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Instead of approaching the mirror itself, the animals turned around and headed toward the correct side, where they received a live crab reward.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Around the same time, Mark and Jacob Iskander, 11 and 8, were with their mother and younger sibling approaching a crosswalk at Triunfo Canyon Road.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
A note from one of the investment bank’s analysts contends that the local advertising market may be approaching a cyclical low point, with interest rates expected to peak later this year and business confidence improving.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
I take a hesitant step in her direction like I’m approaching a tiger.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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