getting near
Example Sentences
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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
Palmieri had warned curious people against getting near the volcano—but then he left to pick up an instrument in Naples.
From Scientific American • Aug. 16, 2023
Good luck getting near the 17th if you're coming to the golf.
From BBC • Jul. 21, 2023
“A lot of us are getting near retirement and we’re all nervous and scared,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2022
It’s the kind of day you lose track, but I know it’s getting near to suppertime.
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
