getting near
Example Sentences
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He thinks the headline increase could be upwards of 4%, with core CPI getting near 3%.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
"We were not getting near them. You can just see that they're turning the dial a wee bit. We were killing ourselves."
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Its agents proved adept at getting near their targets because most Ukrainians speak Russian and many have Russian passports, relatives or homes, allowing them to blend into Russian society.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
A cordon of bodyguards stopped opposition lawmakers from getting near the seats of the Cabinet.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023
He decided to climb up the bales, in the hope of getting near Captain Snow, who most probably would be sleeping perched in the rafters.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
