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The Japanese government may also be intervening to support the yen, as it has when the yen has neared the psychological threshold of 160 to the dollar.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

As his march toward history has neared its final destination in recent weeks, Shohei Ohtani has tried to sidestep the chatter surrounding his chase for 50-50.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2024

The Canadian carrier has neared an agreement to order between 15 and 20 of the twin-aisle aircraft, according to the report.

From Reuters • May 17, 2023

As the congress has neared, senior Chinese officials have garlanded Mr. Xi, the “core” leader, in vows of utter loyalty.

From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2022

And now that future which then was on our horizon has neared us and is our zenith, the centre of our heavens.

From The Golden Censer The duties of to-day, the hopes of the future by McGovern, John