nearing

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By 1975 he was telling Ashbery, whose “Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror” was nearing publication, that the years 1956 to 1996 would be remembered as the Age of Ashbery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Iran is nearing a compromise to get half of that money released at an early stage, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Rising inflation, fueled by surging oil prices, is seen as a potential hurdle for the bull market, despite the S&P 500 nearing record highs.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

But just because a certain subset of stocks looks overextended, it doesn’t mean the rally is nearing its end.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

But she was surprised when she saw they were nearing the edge of the Wood, and the stag leapt ahead of them into the open meadow where, in the far distance, she saw Quinn House.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo