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

BARCELONA—One of the world’s most famous construction sites, the Basilica of the Sagrada Família, is finally nearing completion after 144 years of work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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

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

As I was nearing the hole in the wall one night, I heard a sound.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli