She was about to ask him what had happened when he pulled her forward, toward the near end of the bridge.

She and Tom become an item at the near end of the story.

She moved into the living room and took a seat on the near end of the couch.

If you hit the near end of the table, it's too easy.

It must be at the near end of a run.

At the near end of the street he drew up, studying the situation.

Finally he reached the near end of the long runway.

I've made it to the other side, back against the wall, at the near end of the bar.

Breakfast was laid on the floor at the near end of the room.

That would leave room for taking up more at the near end.