As the troops neared the collection of hovels a scattering of dogs raced out and set up a wild and senseless clamor.

She checked fire as the troops neared the beach, resuming it a few minutes later as the Marines fought to establish themselves ashore.

The troop was now nearing the northern end of the bridge.

Even as American troops neared the huge prison here, Iraq continued to execute suspected spies.

After two years of war and tens of thousands of civilian and military casualties, defeated Russian troops are nearing the end of their withdrawal from Chechnya.

Within one year, Russian troops were nearing Constantinople, and the Ottomans surrendered.

When the troops neared Gonzales on September 29, they found that the settlers had removed the ferry and all other boats from the Guadalupe River.

But the formidable troop was nearing us.

As for reports that American troops were nearing the airport at Baghdad, he chuckled.

Even when the Japanese troops neared his commanding post during the battle, Song remained seated with cool dignity.