- present participle of approach.
approaching
Example Sentences
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His fame is approaching that of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Recent data show rates among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are approaching those of non-Hispanic white women, she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Top-tier buildings in NYC are now approaching pre-Covid attendance norms at around 70%+ attendance.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
These Acts of Church and Man are having effects on fertilizer supply chains, which could leave farmers susceptible to something approaching an Act of God in agricultural consequences.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Night was approaching, and the moment to set out had already passed.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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