1.   There is a close relationship between futures prices and spot prices, especially as the delivery date approaches.

2.   As a result, the price of that strip will rise as the payment date approaches, assuming no change in interest-rate levels.

3.   As might be expected, Ripken is not overwhelmed as the date approaches.

4.   As the execution date approaches and the General Assembly returns, Manley of Amnesty International doggedly plans more protests.

5.   As the execution date approaches and the Legislature returns, Manley of Amnesty International doggedly plans more protests.

6.   After posting, Challenger said, the price does not go down as the date approaches.

7.   But the Bosnian Army also is continuing its attack in northwestern Bosnia as the cease-fire date approaches.

8.   Check back as your travel date approaches.

9.   Every year as the date approaches, the Internet crackles with dire predictions.

10.   He said the studio was considering how to do something to honor the line-sitters as the release date approaches.