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The phrase "as they neared" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an action or event occurring as someone or something approaches a particular location or point.
Example: "As they neared the summit of the mountain, the hikers felt a surge of excitement and accomplishment."
Alternatives: "as they approached" or "as they got closer".
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As they neared the Ossippees, snow fell.
As they neared Kostya, they became more unhappy.
travellers with lawyers as they neared the border.
As they neared the exit after firing, they cooled gradually.
As they neared their building, Daesean ran ahead.
As they neared the hospital, their vehicle suddenly came under heavy fire from the two fidayeen.
As they neared their driveway, Rebekah cried, "I can't do it".
As they neared their destination, the police pulled the van over, citing a faulty taillight.
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The Princeton offense converted 11 of 19 third-down plays, but the Tigers stalled as they neared the end zone.
Cole said Doolittle gave the command to prepare to bail out as they neared the coast.
As they neared school, they resumed their former confidential talk.
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