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nearing the date vs approaching the date

Both 'nearing the date' and 'approaching the date' are correct and commonly used phrases to indicate that a date is getting closer. Thy can be used interchangeably in comparable contexts with no substantial change in meaning.
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nearing the date

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that a date is getting closer.

This phrase is used to convey that a particular date is approaching or getting closer in time.

Examples:

  • We are nearing the date of the event.
  • The project deadline is nearing.
  • The exam is nearing, so we need to study hard.
  • Jul 28, 2023 ... ... nearing the date panic. I think the shape, color, and style of the dress all look amazing on your and look great with tattoos. Upvote 2
  • Apr 2, 2024 ... 209 likes, 6 comments - fluidityfashionn on April 2, 2024: "We are so excited to be nearing the date of our 2024 Spring Fashion Show!
  • Jan 14, 2023 ... and as its nearing the date (23rd Jan) ive checked both emails work and private and junk folders - I dont want to miss it and have a ...
  • Nov 26, 2019 ... We're nearing the date of our upcoming Jumanji Treasure Hunt! With more than RM10,000 worth of prizes to be won, exclusive goodie bag items and tickets at only ...
  • Aug 18, 2024 ... #nearing the date where my T-block's effectiveness expires and i'm streesing the hell out trying to deside from where the hell to buy.
  • Jul 15, 2024 ... I'm nearing the date of her death and entering the week I refer to in my mind as “the end”— those delicate days of goodbyes and watching ...
  • Gloria has shared in interviews how the song came to be written. She and Bill were nearing the date when their third child was to be born. Her mind was filled ...
  • Jan 20, 2015 ... Conjoined twins, Knatalye Hope and Adeline Faithare, nearing the date for their separation surgery, planned for mid-February. nation-now ...
  • Aug 1, 2019 ... Packages of fresh vegetables nearing the date on the label, but the product is still fresh. Credit: Matt Nager for NRDC. NRDC. Share this page.

Alternatives:

  • approaching the date
  • getting closer to the date
  • drawing near to the date
  • edging closer to the date
  • coming up on the date

approaching the date

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that a date is getting closer.

This phrase is used to convey that a particular date is nearing or getting closer in time.

Examples:

  • The deadline is approaching quickly.
  • We are approaching the date of the meeting.
  • The holiday season is approaching.
  • Sep 10, 2024 ... My CSU Pueblo Packfest 2024 is approaching. The date is September 28th. We are hosting a Kids Graffiti Workshop this year taught by P J ...
  • 19 hours ago ... 95 likes, 0 comments - sbunoah on October 30, 2024: "We are FASTLY approaching the date for the first date on our Summer Tour ⛱ AND we ...
  • May 3, 2023 ... ... approaching the date at which the government can no longer pay its bills, also known as the “X-date.” History is clear that even getting ...
  • When the expiration is approaching, the date turns to yellow, and when it is passed, it turns to red: content-status-indicator-cloud.gif. You must be a ...
  • Oct 9, 2019 ... What does it mean exactly that a 'summary email' is sent? One of my concern is that users will receive 1 email for each VIT approaching the date ...
  • Mar 30, 2017 ... We are approaching the date for Markdata's next International meeting, coming on the 10th till the 12th of April in Sesimbra, ...
  • My car is fast approaching the date for its first MoT. If the car is MoT'd three weeks before the date of first registration, will the MoT start from the ...
  • Dec 16, 2019 ... I want to change the color of the column as the current date keeps approaching the date entered in the cell. For eg. If I have a cell with ...
  • Jul 12, 2024 ... ... approaching the date of their release about the professional opportunities that could be available to them by pursuing a career in a skilled ...

Alternatives:

  • nearing the date
  • getting closer to the date
  • drawing near to the date
  • edging closer to the date
  • coming up on the date

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