getting near
Example Sentences
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He thinks the headline increase could be upwards of 4%, with core CPI getting near 3%.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Its agents proved adept at getting near their targets because most Ukrainians speak Russian and many have Russian passports, relatives or homes, allowing them to blend into Russian society.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
“The generation of boxers that are getting near 50, I think we’re going to have a lot higher success rate of people coming forward just because they’re out there talking about it.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2023
A cordon of bodyguards stopped opposition lawmakers from getting near the seats of the Cabinet.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023
Zeitoun still feared getting near his office on Dublin—the armed men were likely still nearby—so he and Nasser had no set itinerary this day.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
