come near to
Example Sentences
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Without extrapolation for years 2011-17, CMS won't come near to recouping that much.
From Salon • Feb. 1, 2023
The steady release from the reserves would be a meaningful sum and come near to closing the domestic production gap relative to February 2020, before the coronavirus caused a steep decline in oil output.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2022
They live this entire life and can’t come near to elevating themselves to being their best version.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2022
No other Hollywood production has come near to reaching that box office milestone since the pandemic began two years ago.
From BBC • Dec. 26, 2021
“You come near to missing breakfast. Miles and Winnie been up for hours, out fishing and back already.”
From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit
