getting near
Example Sentences
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Senate is getting near the goal line on a sweeping bill intended to “save” college sports.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
He thinks the headline increase could be upwards of 4%, with core CPI getting near 3%.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
Its agents proved adept at getting near their targets because most Ukrainians speak Russian and many have Russian passports, relatives or homes, allowing them to blend into Russian society.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
It’s getting near the time when things get real.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2024
In this emergency, for it was getting near to suppertime, Gareth voluntarily ran ahead to fetch a rope.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
