1.   As the deadline approached a fierce debate raged in the United States.

2.   As the deadline approached she experienced a bewildering array of emotions.

3.   And as the trade deadline approached last Thursday, they were struggling for much more than the chance to lose in the first round this April.

4.   As the February deadline approached, Indonesia promised Washington it would take meaningful steps in both areas.

5.   As the deadline approached, scores of clinics were handling calls from couples who had been untraceable or had not replied to letters.

6.   As the deadline approaches, they borrow funds from the money market, driving up demand.

7.   As the deadline approaches, the administration has yet to acknowledge the virtual certainty that many will have to stay a good while longer.

8.   As the deadline approaches, the government is still on the hook, and India is still on edge.

9.   As the midnight budget deadline approached Monday, Gingrich characteristically took comfort in history.

10.   As the noon deadline approached, the crowd became restive and police were summoned to keep order.