1.   As her execution date nears, Ms. Tucker has drawn support from a sister of one of the victims, a juror in her case, and former prosecutors.

2.   As the primary date nears, the pace of the debates will pick up considerably.

3.   As the later date neared, the report said, those fictitious profits would vanish from the books.

4.   As the premiere date nears, the advertising and promotions will also intensify.

5.   As the transition date nears, let your successor take increasing responsibility for the idea generation and the critical decisions.

6.   As the trial date nears, the court schedule is becoming more crowded with last-minute motions and procedures.

7.   As the execution date nears, a copycat killer pops up.

8.   Bakst is not alone in his fascination as the trial date nears.

9.   Because of better inventory control, airlines now occasionally release unsold seats at low prices as the departure date nears.

10.   Brazilian stocks fell on concern that the U.S. Federal Reserve may raise interest rates, amid heavy trading in Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras SA options as their expiration date nears.