are approaching
- present progressive of approach.
Example Sentences
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River levels are approaching all-time lows across Wales as an imminent "environmental drought" announcement looms for parts of the country.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Perhaps understandably, those top AI developers are approaching the government every few months with the notion of banning open-source models.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
The rush to public stock listings suggests that AI insiders sense that we are approaching peak AI — more specifically, that the AI bubble is about to burst.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Consumer delinquencies are approaching their financial crisis levels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
“We are approaching Andrews Air Force Base,” the pilot announced.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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