- present participle of approach.
approaching
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The experiment followed 12 guinea fowl from two weeks of age until they reached 16 weeks, when the birds were approaching their full adult size.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
A male student who appears to be the other person involved in the conflict is rapidly approaching when Xavier vaults over the railing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
This lengthy preamble may be helpful to those approaching “Countertenor,” a bright, funny, thoughtful and informative book by Anthony Roth Costanzo, one of the best-known and most musical countertenors alive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The report followed one from the Financial Times on Thursday that said the ChatGPT maker told investors it was approaching $50 billion in annualized revenue at the end of last month.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
Soldiers were approaching along the track, pausing at each car to haul open the heavy sliding door.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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