- present participle of approach.
approaching
Example Sentences
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They were both in their 30s and sporting logic dictated that the twilight of their careers was fast approaching.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Key transportation projects, such as many metro stations, remain unfinished with the opening game approaching.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Firyal said that the family stopped the car when they saw Israeli soldiers approaching from a side road to their left.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Top-tier buildings in NYC are now approaching pre-Covid attendance norms at around 70%+ attendance.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
They got out of the car and had just reached the alley when they heard footsteps approaching.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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