1.   At this time, the earl, must have been nearing the end of his distinguished career.

2.   Sadly, however, a few Opposition Members sought to block the Bill as it neared the end of its passage through Parliament.

3.   The spacecraft is nearing the end of its useful life.

4.   Williams is now with the Jets, nearing the end of his career with a deteriorating back injury.

5.   Worthy replacements for batsmen nearing the end are hard to find.

6.   He was nearing the end of his stay in India.

7.   Our team was in a commanding position as the game neared its end.

8.   He is nearing the end of his life.

9.   The facilities such as laboratories, libraries and computing are excellent, and there is a highly professional Careers Service to advise students nearing the end of their course.

10.   By that time the first players to start would be nearing the end of their rounds and the leaders would be about to start.