11.   According to Adam Smith, attacks on machinery were symptoms of desperation on the part of workers nearing the end of their ability to remain on strike.

12.   He came round just as evening surgery was nearing its end.

13.   The paths were laid by two stonemasons, nearing the end of their sentences.

14.   MICHAEL HEMSLEY was nearing the end of his nine-year navy contract when the Task Force was put on red alert.

15.   Well near the end of the lesson.

16.   Although the criminal investigation into the fire appears to be nearing an end, several civil investigations are continuing.

17.   Although this agreement is nearing the end of its life, Europe and America cannot agree on what should replace it.

18.   Although many government workers welcomed the extra time off before Christmas, the holiday cheer had all but evaporated as the stalemate neared the end of its second week.

19.   Although the show is nearing the end of its run, a spokesman for the station said it will be repeated in the near future.

20.   And as Bush neared the end of his speech, they rose once more to cheer Giuliani and Pataki, who awkwardly turned to each other.