nearing

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With temperatures nearing triple digits under a record-setting heat wave, fans also spent hours waiting outside in hopes of catching a glimpse of the newlyweds or their celebrity guests.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

Memory chips, the components that provide such devices with storage capacity, have faced global shortages over the past few months and are nearing a crisis point.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

A Venezuelan official posted a video of their arrival, with most looking tired but relieved that their journey was nearing an end.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

The VXN’s sharp climb relative to the VIX has it nearing the highest level in two decades, according to Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo Global Management.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

My recital piece is nearing perfection, even according to her.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper