drawing near
Example Sentences
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The end was drawing near in a nine-year fight for justice, in a case of modern slavery on a Scottish fishing trawler.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
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
With the end of the third quarter drawing near, investors said market moves may be relatively muted until companies report quarterly results in the coming weeks.
From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2023
He was already giving an imitation of the Speech, and was drawing near to the astonishing Disappearance.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
