near
adverb
close; to a point or place not far away.
have been nearing
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present perfect progressiveof near.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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His research shows that U.S. cities have been nearing that threshold in recent years, and he expects cities like Kansas City, Chicago and Dallas to exceed it in the next three to five years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Kugler announced her resignation on Aug. 1, around the time that her financial disclosures would have been nearing completion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 15, 2025
However, the UK's vessels have been nearing the end of their working lives and the Royal Navy presence has been gradually reduced.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2025
But now that the parks have been nearing or reaching capacity on a regular basis, Disney would rather have the parks’ limited space filled by high-spending out-of-town visitors, theme park experts say.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2021
Thus, in the one month of October 1748, the pages of Tom Jones must have been nearing completion, if indeed the sheets were not already passing through the press.
From Henry Fielding: a Memoir by G. M. Godden
