31.   As his idol drew near, the man lost his balance and toppled to the ground like an acorn.

32.   As they drew near, they came across a shed where the carcasses of several animals had been dressed and hung out to dry.

33.   As training camp draws near, he puts more emphasis on sprint work.

34.   As the elections draw near, women say they expect to make perhaps a small dent, rather than a great change.

35.   As the lunch hour drew near recently, orphans began arriving in the carefully swept church yard.

36.   Bradley and the quietly eloquent Rosalynde LeBlanc draw near as hushed young lovers.

37.   Brazilian stocks fell for a second session as the expiration date for options contracts on Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras SA draws near.

38.   A settlement is said to be drawing near as both sides have asked the court to adjourn the trial now under way until Thursday.

39.   Across the street, barber Bill Sparkman waited for customers as the end of the day drew near.

40.   Both cities are expected to become even more crowded with sightseers and shoppers as the Christmas season draws near.