nearing

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Two major apartment owners, AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, are nearing a deal to combine, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The steaks themselves were thin, well-marbled and clearly nearing the end of their ideal sell window, likely pushed aside in favor of fresher inventory ahead of a grill-friendly weekend forecast.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

An opportune moment to buy stocks and bonds could be nearing if bond vigilantes have their way.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The show stars Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, a new recruit to the Green Lantern Corps, and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, a Green Lantern legend who is nearing retirement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“I’ve got him on autopilot, but we must be nearing Atlanta. I’ll have to get up there...uh, assuming we know where to land.”

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan