1
as in approached
to come near or nearer
as the procession nears, you'll be able to take a better picture of the graduates
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2
as in came
to move closer to
as we near the church, you'll be able to see the bas-relief sculptures better
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As the union neared a strike against the companies, port authorities, and terminal operators represented by USMX, cargo shipping companies began warning customers to adjust their plans ahead of the walkouts.
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Quartz Staff, Quartz, 1 Oct. 2024
Quartz Staff, Quartz, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Neared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neared. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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