Nearing the __ (3)
I believe the answer is:
end
(Other definitions for end that I've seen before include "dying > department" , "Conclusion, finish" , "Time to break-up (3,2,4) - See 12" , "American footballer" , "Finish; goal" .)
I believe the answer is:
end
(Other definitions for end that I've seen before include "dying > department" , "Conclusion, finish" , "Time to break-up (3,2,4) - See 12" , "American footballer" , "Finish; goal" .)