had neared
- past perfect of near.
Example Sentences
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The number of MPs who had pledged their support for Burham’s leadership had neared 300 by the time Starmer said he would step down.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026
In January last year, the inquest had neared its end - after years of hearings, a magistrate ruled that Mr Veevers' death was not suspicious.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2025
“The winner of the auction has failed to pay or even respond to any messages,” Fisher said after reports went rampant this week declaring that the device had neared a six-figure closing bid.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2023
After two weeks of false starts and closed-door wrangling, leaders in Britain and the E.U. yesterday announced that they had neared a landmark agreement on post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland.
From New York Times ● Feb. 27, 2023
Weeds had gone untended while his wife had neared her time, given birth, and died.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
