nearing

Example Sentences

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But please run the editorial again in future editions; hurricane season is nearing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The show stars Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, a new recruit to the Green Lantern Corps, and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, a Green Lantern legend who is nearing retirement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Diesel prices are now nearing record highs, experts note.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

The war may be nearing its end, but the cleanup in certain markets will continue.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

It was nearing dusk when we finally stopped.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline