Example Sentences

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The yield on 10-year gilts, as bonds issued by the UK government are known, had been approaching 4.9%, reflecting investor unease.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2025

Originally it was a father-son piece, and that's how he had been approaching it for quite some time.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2023

Before Saturday’s game, Vogel said he had been approaching every contest thinking it would be the one to change their outlook and their season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2022

It had been approaching two full years since the teams last met on Jan. 13, 2020.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 28, 2021

They had been approaching the Romerberg, or market-place, the center of Frankfort, when the merchant so suddenly ended the conversation and turned aside.

From The Sword Maker by Barr, Robert