drawing near
Example Sentences
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With the Allied victory drawing near, her lawyer was confident that even a guilty verdict would be meaningless, as Senesh would be freed as soon as Budapest was liberated.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025
With the close drawing near, the home side looked to limit the amount of overs they faced that evening.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025
And with election day drawing near, political conversations are increasingly difficult to avoid.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2024
That noise you’re hearing is popcorn poppers getting oiled up and ready for intense duty: The Seattle International Film Festival is drawing near.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024
Several girls moved closer, and for an instant I hoped they were drawing near to extend a hand and ask me if I needed help.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
