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
With the close drawing near, the home side looked to limit the amount of overs they faced that evening.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025
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
With a trial of the lawsuit drawing near and McCormick signaling, if subtly, that she wasn’t going to be intimidated by Musk’s usual bluster, he completed the deal in October 2022.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2024
Several girls moved closer, and for an instant I hoped they were drawing near to extend a hand and ask me if I needed help.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
