nearing

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U.S. stocks are rallying, led by tech, nearing record levels despite elevated bond yields and an S&P 500 dividend yield below 1%.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The $1 trillion startup warns that artificial-intelligence models are nearing the capability to improve without human intervention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Don’t start a long-term relationship with a doctor who moves around a lot or is nearing retirement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Among the technologies demonstrated during a recent session in Huntsville, Ala., was a quad-copter that can approache a drone nearing the restricted zone and verbally warn the operator.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Ranofer was certain of it when he realized they were nearing the Street of the Masons, and almost choked with excitement when he saw Gebu turn in at Wenamon’s gate.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw