- present participle of approach.
approaching
Example Sentences
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Risk premium remains high as the Strait of Hormuz is still largely closed with the high-demand summer season approaching.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
His fame is approaching that of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Instead of approaching the mirror itself, the animals turned around and headed toward the correct side, where they received a live crab reward.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Around the same time, Mark and Jacob Iskander, 11 and 8, were with their mother and younger sibling approaching a crosswalk at Triunfo Canyon Road.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
“Two is correct,” says a voice approaching from the opposite direction—the second time I’ve been surprised to hear his voice this morning.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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