51.   As the U.S. Supreme Court nears the end of its term, speculation is increasing that Chief Justice William Rehnquist may retire as early as this summer.

52.   As we near the end of the year, an estimated three million mature travelers will be heading south.

53.   As summer nears its end, a certain class of vacation traveler starts to make itself known to travel agents and cruise lines.

54.   As the aged pope nears the end of his papacy, the future of the church lies in their hands.

55.   As the convention nears its end, there have been mounting complaints about transportation provided for delegates and members of the press.

56.   As the major league regular season nears its end, Mulder has pretty much become the ace of what may be the top three on any pitching staff.

57.   As they near the end of the hall, they look back.

58.   At the same time, demand was expected to be strong as the summer driving season, a period of peak gasoline consumption, neared an end.

59.   At times, the many people who love Matthew Gross can almost believe that the nightmare of the last three months is nearing an end.

60.   Back then, the economy was barreling along, nearing the end of what was to be the longest period without a recession in American history.