Example Sentences

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Williams had no problem approaching the devastating service speed of her glory days, thudding down one unreturnable delivery that reached 120mph late in the first set.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Risk premium remains high as the Strait of Hormuz is still largely closed with the high-demand summer season approaching.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

His fame is approaching that of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Recent data show rates among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are approaching those of non-Hispanic white women, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

As I plowed through the second trunk, I strained to hear the sound of approaching footsteps.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros