The players gathered around the near posts to discuss their strategy.

I am nowhere near as tall as my brother.

It was a near thing, but I managed to catch the last train.

The village is near-hand, just a short walk away.

There were many near touches in the game.

I could feel the near touch of success.

I found some near cuts in the meat.

I took a near cut to get to the park faster.

That was a near shave!

I have had many near shaves while riding my motorcycle.