Example Sentences

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Many of the sites are dormant, researchers said, primed to activate as the competition nears.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

As the Mamdani era nears its sixth month, City Hall’s search for a chief executive to run the Economic Development Corporation is moving at a crawl.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri thinks it’s possible Nvidia could deliver a new share-repurchase commitment that nears $150 billion over the next year.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

As the June 2 primary nears, the candidates are likely to be more active than ever on social media, in targeted ads and on broadcast television, each hoping to get in the last word.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

As he nears the Rio Grande, he stops to eat.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario