11.   As we drew near, I saw that the boot lid was up.

12.   Their efforts to finish the work redoubled as the deadline drew near.

13.   Candidates stepping up their campaigns as election day draws near.

14.   The campaign was marred by violence which intensified as the election drew near.

15.   As the end of the month drew near, the roads and rails leading into London provided scenes that lingered for years in local memory.

16.   And it came to pass in those days, when Clinton ruled over the empire, that a newspaper columnist went forth into the mall as Christmas drew near.

17.   And others said they planned to lighten their wallets as the holidays draw near.

18.   And what promises they make as Thanksgiving, that greatest of all eating holidays, draws near.

19.   Angry letters were exchanged as a showdown drew near.

20.   As Election Day draws near, Hollywood has taken sides left, right and center.