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

Recent data show rates among Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are approaching those of non-Hispanic white women, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Its market capitalization of $335 billion is approaching the $384 billion of Bank of America, which has about 50% more earnings.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

With approaching 2,000 career goals between them, 85 trophies for club and country and countless individual awards and records, Messi and Ronaldo will forever be remembered as two of the most decorated players in history.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

As I paid for the laundry, I heard the quick, sharp sound of shoes approaching from the workroom.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu