getting near
Example Sentences
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He thinks the headline increase could be upwards of 4%, with core CPI getting near 3%.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Its agents proved adept at getting near their targets because most Ukrainians speak Russian and many have Russian passports, relatives or homes, allowing them to blend into Russian society.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
"Years go by fast. We're getting near the end...We're not going to do this for another 40 years," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2023
A night after getting near flawless work from their bullpen, Matt Festa struggled in the seventh inning.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2023
“I’m taking your kite back down to the house, David,” I yell when I see him getting near Shiloh’s pen.
From "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
