getting near
Example Sentences
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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
I don't even see Everton getting near the goal too often on Wednesday, though.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2023
For these deliveries, Matternet has designed a large pod that the drone can land on without getting near people.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2022
It was getting near dark when the cap’n said, “We’ll pull up here.”
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
