- present participle of approach.
approaching
Example Sentences
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Google researchers warned in April that “Q-Day” —the point where quantum systems can crack global encryption—is approaching faster than expected.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
Read more: Micron’s earnings are a must-watch market event — with profit growth approaching 1,000%
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
Within hours, one of the most destructive blazes in California history was approaching their yellow craftsman home.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026
Another crude oil tanker owned by NITC, Stream, is currently approaching the US blockade line and appears to be sailing towards Iran.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
He swings his chin, and I see Cora approaching.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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