within reach
idiom
1
: close enough to be touched or picked up : nearby
He kept a dictionary within reach.
2
: close enough to be achieved
Victory was within reach.
Examples of within reach in a Sentence
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Through concerted policy initiatives, George Cooper Rudolph envisions a future where homeownership is within reach for every American.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
In the heart of New York City’s vibrant East Village, Public Hotel puts contemporary luxury within reach right in time for Memorial Day weekend with an impressive deal.
—Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
Advocates say the financing tool can put solar power within reach of low- or moderate-income families and nonprofits that otherwise would not be able to finance a solar project because of large upfront costs.
—Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
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This bathtub caddy keeps all of the necessities within reach in the tub, so Grandma can sit back with a good book and take a relaxing soak.
—Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
And in Game 5 on Wednesday, Adebayo turned up his aggressiveness and was on track to play all 48 minutes if the game was within reach.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
In the cherry tree’s shadow was a smaller, gentler pear tree with low-hanging branches within reach of my young, anxious fingers.
—Jim Meddleton, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2024
But with the Pac-12 title still in the balance and the College Football Playoff semifinals within reach, Williams begged Riley to keep him in the game despite his painful injury.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Personal, financial and emotional gains are within reach, and an opportunity will change your actions.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
In the heart of New York City’s vibrant East Village, Public Hotel puts contemporary luxury within reach right in time for Memorial Day weekend with an impressive deal.
—Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024
Advocates say the financing tool can put solar power within reach of low- or moderate-income families and nonprofits that otherwise would not be able to finance a solar project because of large upfront costs.
—Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
Sen Yi Bao Bathtub Caddy Tray Buy on Amazon
This bathtub caddy keeps all of the necessities within reach in the tub, so Grandma can sit back with a good book and take a relaxing soak.
—Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
And in Game 5 on Wednesday, Adebayo turned up his aggressiveness and was on track to play all 48 minutes if the game was within reach.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
In the cherry tree’s shadow was a smaller, gentler pear tree with low-hanging branches within reach of my young, anxious fingers.
—Jim Meddleton, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2024
But with the Pac-12 title still in the balance and the College Football Playoff semifinals within reach, Williams begged Riley to keep him in the game despite his painful injury.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Personal, financial and emotional gains are within reach, and an opportunity will change your actions.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024
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“Within reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20reach. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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