approaches
/əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃiz/ noun B1- Movements to gain favour; advances.
- The covered roads, trenches, or other works made by besiegers or soldiers in their advances toward a place such as a fortress or military post.
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“Holmes is a little too scientific for my tastes—it approaches to cold-bloodedness.
As the looming deadline approaches, the original anxiety returns with significantly greater force, creating a debilitating cycle of avoidance and panic.
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