At the altar, the Mass was approaching its climax.

Battle of the Milibands approaches its climax - but who will win?

The only problem is that, just as Great Britain's elections approach their climax, it's been down.

The story approaches its climax when the father becomes the target of the underworld kingpin.

Padgitt was continually shaking his head as the narrative approached its climax.

United have shown signs of nerves in the last few weeks as the First Division title race approaches its climax.

They had started the usual murderous game and it was approaching its climax.

But even they may be surprised by the turn the story takes as it approaches its climax.

Beyond her, I glimpsed the ceremonial event approaching its climax.

The airs became breathier and faster as she approached her climax.