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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 began to hum softly, as hobbits have a way of doing as they walk along, especially when they are drawing near to home at night.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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