come near
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On more than one occasion she read from a card that broadly addressed the subject at hand—but didn’t come near to answering the specific question posed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
"Or else the ravens would suspect that something was off and wouldn't come near it," says Loretto, now at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 19, 2026
Under these conditions, we expect real GDP growth in 2026 to come near the low end of our projected range of 1.75%-2.25%, but the risk is skewed to the downside.
From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026
Then he comes back about 5pm, when the shop closes and gets another few – he won't let any other gull come near here, as this is his patch.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
When I come near her, she backs away from me, too.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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