were approaching
- past progressive of approach.
Example Sentences
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A union in the southern Spanish region of Andalusia complained this week that protections for Glovo delivery riders under the company's summer protocol were insufficient when temperatures were approaching 45C.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Meanwhile, Iran's ambassador to Pakistan said efforts to end the war were approaching a "critical" stage.
From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026
To achieve the latest reductions, the division will extend to staff a voluntary deferred-resignation offer that was previously made available to any central bank staff who were approaching retirement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
It was interesting for each artist, because they were approaching it in a different way.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2025
They were approaching the clock tower—black and menacing, as always.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
