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The race for presidency was very close.

It's nearing midnight.

The party was near fever pitch.

She is not very approachable.

He is approaching fifty.

Though the game was won, it was a very close match.

with the approach of the New Year's Day; as the New Year's Day draws near

make approaches to sb

approach completion/perfection

come near/approach the world standard

near the climax/end

be near/close to agreement

be near freezing temperature