Therefore, I would take my seat nearer the head of the table than you.

He took a step nearer the open doorway, then turned again.

It would save time, take him nearer the truth.

She stopped for a breath and took a step nearer her mother.

He took a step nearer her and she backed up.

All the women scattered, ordered to take refuge in streets nearer the center of town.

She took a step nearer the truck before Jessie could stop her.

Sturm took a step nearer the woman as the guards closed in around her.

This discussion, however, needs to take place nearer the time of the next election.

It took a step nearer the pool and reached out although she was well beyond its reach.