nearing

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The show stars Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, a new recruit to the Green Lantern Corps, and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, a Green Lantern legend who is nearing retirement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Diesel prices are now nearing record highs, experts note.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Intel’s climb has been practically vertical in recent weeks: The company is nearing a $630 billion market cap, compared with roughly $92 billion a year ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The war may be nearing its end, but the cleanup in certain markets will continue.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The whistles are sounding; we are nearing Galatz.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker