have been approaching
- present perfect progressive of approach.
Example Sentences
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Temperatures in Greece have been approaching 40C for several days and coastal towns near the capital Athens last week erupted in flames that destroyed homes - forcing people to evacuate.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2025
As a result, Macario, who played for Hayes in England this season, said players have been approaching her with questions about the new boss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2024
An alternative – controversial – option would have been approaching Kimi Raikkonen.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 11, 2013
Incandescent bulbs sell for about 50 cents to $1 per bulb, and CFL bulbs have been approaching that same low price.
From Slate ● Jul. 5, 2011
They might have been approaching a deserted camp for all the hindrance they met with.
From The Kopje Garrison A Story of the Boer War by Boucher, W.
