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
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
Having suffered a six-point deduction for financial breaches already this season, the time is drawing near when Everton will have to defend themselves in a second hearing.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2024
They decided to evacuate a few days later, as the rapidly developing Lightning complex fire was drawing near.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2024
There is a great fleet drawing near to the mouths of Anduin, manned by the corsairs of Umbar in the South.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
