Maybe it's a fond backward glance as the end of the century approaches.

Contemporary artists are conveying another, equally important message as the end of the century approaches, he said.

If the recommendations were adopted by the city, the committee said, the population would reach about 253,000 as the 21st century approaches.

Besides, Medicare is a 20th-century program that cries out for reform as the next century approaches.

As the 21st century approaches (only a dozen years away!)

As the 21st century approaches, solicitors are more than ever at the forefront of commercial and community life.

And by the time the next century approaches, the principal owner will have probably sold the Yankees for who knows how many hundreds of millions.

As expected, the Chamber was quick to fire back, defending its "21st century approach to climate change".

We are currently reviewing options for the future of business support and are committed to a 21st century approach to services.

As the end of the 20th century approaches, it is everybody's wish that a true peace process may be initiated and concluded.