As the date of the vote drew near, reports of anti-independence violence continued to accumulate.

Further problems began to loom ahead as the final date for payments from the £300 million fund (1 July 1953) drew near.

As the date for her execution drew near, Lee grew increasingly erratic.

However, Swift then withdrew his permission, only to grant it once again as the dates for the performances drew near.

As that date draws nearer, both sides are preparing for life without each other for the first time in 87 years.

As the date for the centre's closure, set for mid-2004, drew closer, both sides increased the pressure.

As the date of the party drew nearer, he couldn't stop worrying about stains.

Yet, sniping among the Shiite politicians has intensified as the date draws near.

As the date of his birthday drew near, he was still confined to his bed.

But if your date can challenge, encourage, and draw you closer to God through her walk with him, good things can be going on.