nearing

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U.S. negotiators are more confident than ever that they’re nearing a preliminary deal with Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

But just because a certain subset of stocks looks overextended, it doesn’t mean the rally is nearing its end.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

As our interview ends, stage managers are calling him as the show is nearing its start.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“Cyclical headwinds in CRS’ medical businesses in both special alloys operations and performance engineered products have weighed on recent performance, though we think we are nearing an end to these headwinds,” adds Sands Capital’s Keegan.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

At sixty-nine, nearing the end of his second term as president, Eisenhower—Ike, as Americans called him—was just about worn out.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin