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Discover LudwigThe phrase "the approaching" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It typically refers to something coming close in time or space. For example, "We were all eagerly anticipating the approaching holidays."
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the approaching
noun
The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.
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The approaching emergency is real.
The approaching car has slowed.
She is helpless against the approaching horror.
I mentioned to Branca the approaching Sabbath.
The approaching traffic had huge lights.
The approaching cars – their lights – closed in.
The approaching Rosneft sale probably helped trigger Mr Berezovsky's dismissal.
You can even see the approaching revolution in clothes.
What if the approaching winter storm meant no school?
He also expressed concern about the approaching debt limit.
Namath laughs, seeing the approaching headline clearly and ducking it.
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