11.   Obviously security is tight as the summit date nears.

12.   Opponents have until Tuesday to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, and as that date nears, anxiety on both sides has been heightening.

13.   Other heavily trade shares like Centrais Electricas Brasileiras SA and Telecomunicacoes de Sao Paulo SA also fell as the Bovespa index futures expiration date nears.

14.   Some have advance-purchase systems where the ticket price rises as the date nears.

15.   That view could change if Bosnia remains unstable and essentially ungovernable as the June withdrawal date nears.

16.   The Lanner article reported that as the publication date neared, Rosenblatt was approached by various community leaders arguing against printing it.

17.   As the handover date neared, the Hong Kong Education Department began reviewing books to ensure they addressed Chinese concerns.

18.   As the release date nears, he conceded he may see the movie after all.

19.   By mail, by phone, by rally and especially by Internet, the anti-Cassini crowd is gaining attention, if not momentum, as the launch date nears.

20.   Human rights workers have expressed fears that party workers, particularly in remote areas, will be deterred from campaigning as the election date nears.