- present participle of approach.
approaching
Example Sentences
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“I think that we’re approaching the peak” in year-over-year inflation, said Joe Brusuelas, chief economist at RSM.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
His fame is approaching that of Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Inventories at Cushing, Okla., the delivery hub for U.S. crude futures, are approaching levels at which storage and pipeline operations can become more difficult.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Key transportation projects, such as many metro stations, remain unfinished with the opening game approaching.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
The Americans had a wide-open view of anyone approaching the forts.
From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis
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