- present participle of approach.
approaching
Example Sentences
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They were both in their 30s and sporting logic dictated that the twilight of their careers was fast approaching.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Key transportation projects, such as many metro stations, remain unfinished with the opening game approaching.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
With approaching 2,000 career goals between them, 85 trophies for club and country and countless individual awards and records, Messi and Ronaldo will forever be remembered as two of the most decorated players in history.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Top-tier buildings in NYC are now approaching pre-Covid attendance norms at around 70%+ attendance.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
A few moments after the maid leaves a new figure is approaching through the glass door—a boy several years younger than I am, thirteen or fourteen, pale and sallow-cheeked.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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