approaching
- present participle of approach.
Example Sentences
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Barring an unexpected pivot by the SEC, practical considerations are fast approaching for investors and companies alike.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
But the often unflappable Kuss was on the ragged edge and crashed coming out of a tunnel approaching Alpe d'Huez town.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
With the deadline approaching, Lineage as of Friday had removed 1,395 truck loads — an estimated 6,399 tons — of waste from the warehouse, according to an online tracker from the company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
The Treasury Inflation-Indexed Long-Term Average Yield, a measure of real rates, is approaching 3% — its highest level since 2008.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Night was approaching, and the moment to set out had already passed.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
