- present participle of approach.
approaching
Example Sentences
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A massive July Fourth celebration on Washington's National Mall was evacuated on Saturday, due to an approaching severe thunderstorm, AFP reporters said.
From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026
A month later, with the deadline for placing items on the Nov. 3 ballot fast approaching, Soto-Martínez introduced a motion calling for a two-step process for expanding voting rights.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026
And with midterm elections approaching, analysts expect that calmer tone to continue.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
The industry is approaching what Cox calls “a moment of truth,” as stratospheric valuations collide with ballooning capex and slower-than-expected adoption of the technology.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
Holographic signs flash to tell drivers they’re going too fast or to alert them of an exit approaching.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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