Along the corridor outside he could hear slow, approaching footsteps.

His trained hearing had picked up the sound of approaching footsteps, off to the right.

Mother Nature has been known to tremble at the sound of the president's approaching footsteps.

To the lawyer's relief, he heard the sound of approaching footsteps.

Still deeply disturbed by what had happened, she didn't hear the sound of approaching footsteps behind her.

Now, though, I became aware of voices, and approaching footsteps.

They heard a sound of approaching footsteps in the corridor.

The sound of approaching footsteps drew Nate's attention back around.

For a moment, he stood perfectly still, listening to the sound of approaching footsteps.

Faintly, through the closed door, came the sound of approaching footsteps.