The Federal funds rate often fluctuates widely as that deadline approaches.

Thus, it appears that each side will test the other's skills at brinksmanship as a June 28 deadline approaches.

As the deadline approaches, states are slowly moving to find solutions.

And Camby, who is always the subject of trade rumors when the trading deadline approaches, wants to remain as well.

As the deadline approaches, many farmers are packing their bags.

As the deadline approaches, some commuter lines are making emergency plans.

As the deadline approaches, the Administration has yet to acknowledge the virtual certainty that many will have to stay a good while longer.

Moreover, we will not start making any progress towards the completion of the task until the deadline approaches.

Let me know when the deadline approaches, and if necessary I will assign more people to you.

General Hughes suggested that they may change their position as the deadline approaches.