The deadline loomed near.

Meaning: The deadline was getting closer and closer.

Choice of Words: "Loomed" means appeared or became visible, and "near" means close in time or distance. So, "loomed near" means the deadline was approaching quickly.

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• The industrious worker toiled tirelessly to meet the deadline.
• The diligent worker completed the project before the deadline.
• Deadline is nearing.
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• Fear gripped, shadows loomed.
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• Fox's shadow loomed over the rabbit.
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• The mountain loomed above him.
• Ground loomed, fear gripped chick.