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  • present participle of near.

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

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

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

He had many projects under way, chief among them Biltmore, but he felt himself nearing the end of his career.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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