drawing near
Example Sentences
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With the Allied victory drawing near, her lawyer was confident that even a guilty verdict would be meaningless, as Senesh would be freed as soon as Budapest was liberated.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025
That is down to the desire to ensure the best possible decision is made, and also because the end of the current season is drawing near.
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025
And with election day drawing near, political conversations are increasingly difficult to avoid.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2024
That noise you’re hearing is popcorn poppers getting oiled up and ready for intense duty: The Seattle International Film Festival is drawing near.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024
They were drawing near the Rammas of the Pelennor; but the day was not yet come.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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