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  • present participle of near.

nearing



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As companies begin to implement AI, it’s important that workers of all ages learn these tools and adapt — whether they’re just starting their careers or nearing retirement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 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

The inaccuracies in her adoption papers prevented that for years, but she is now nearing the end of her quest, which began with a first trip to South Korea in 2013.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Belgian prosecutors told press agency AFP the investigation, which is focused on Wise's European operations and not its UK business, was "nearing its conclusion".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

At long last, it seemed as though I was really nearing the roof of the world.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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