They are nearing their goal of reaching the summit.
deadline
Frequency:
60
%
We are nearing the deadline for submissions.
victory
Frequency:
50
%
The team is nearing victory in the championship.
retirement
Frequency:
45
%
He is nearing retirement age.
Idiomatic Expressions for nearing
Phrase: nearing the deadline
Meaning: approaching the time by which something must be completed
Usage: We are nearing the deadline for submitting our proposals, so we need to work quickly.