Example sentences of "[pron] near the end " in BNC.
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| 1 | As I near the end of my year in office , I am pleased to report there is no doubt in my mind that we have a very stable Institute which was built on a strong foundation by our predecessors . |
| 2 | Tasteless ridicule of her religion should be absolutely forbidden in the family circle ; not only has she a right to her own beliefs , but an attack on them would be an attack on something that gives her strength and comfort and , best of all , hope as she nears the end of her life . |
| 3 | As you near the end of your first video safari , the low-battery warning in your viewfinder may begin to flash , indicating that you have not long to go before switch-off for the day . |
| 4 | Nicandra was breathless as she neared the end of the Avenue . |
| 5 | As we near the end of this first week of body reshaping , I sincerely hope you are feeling better about yourself and more optimistic about the future . |
| 6 | As we near the end of this fist piloting year , we at SCOTVEC would like to extend our congratulations and thanks to all those who have contributed to its success : the teachers , lecturers , and trainers , the pupils , students , and trainees , and all those who have been involved in planning and implementing the new awards . |
| 7 | As we near the end of the 20th century our horizons must extend well beyond our own national frontiers , to our new relationships which are developing fast in the European Community and to our obligations and opportunities in the exciting , but often perilous circumstances of the post Cold War world . |
| 8 | Still in their independent reveries they walk closely together as they near the end of the park . |
| 9 | It is clear in talking to Walter , as he nears the end of his career , that while he has greatly enjoyed his job working with students , he is saddened by the fact that prospects for young people are not very promising at the present time . |
| 10 | She first met him when she studied at Trinity College , Dublin , as he neared the end of his degree course . |
| 11 | Slowly , as if driven , and knowing full well what she was doing , Meredith pulled off her hat and released her own hair again as he neared the end of the duckboards , still gently guiding the old lady and chatting to her courteously . |
| 12 | Two hours and several ‘ objections ’ from the defence later , he neared the end of his evidence . |
| 13 | Sadly , however , a few Opposition Members sought to block the Bill as it neared the end of its passage through Parliament . |