within easy reach
idiom
1
: close enough to be touched or picked up : nearby
He likes to keep a dictionary within easy reach when he's writing.
2
: close enough to be achieved
Victory was within easy reach.
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Physical buttons, switches and dials for driving modes, climate control, volume and more are within easy reach on the center console and dash.
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Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Extras like sauces and napkins are within easy reach, Bloomberg reports, and the store is 9% smaller than the brand’s average, allowing for 10% less staff.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
Once installed, the telescoping mount can be moved around to make sure your phone is within easy reach no matter your arm’s span.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2024
Located forward on the same deck as the helipad, and within easy reach of the yacht’s elevator, the lounge has a modern design.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
The businesses donate between $125 to $300 a month to help support the cost of supplies, most within easy reach of restrooms, pinball machines or cash registers.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
For that last one, the narrow-gauge train puts you within easy reach of the towering Krimml Waterfalls.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024
During other times of the year, outdoor yoga, hiking, golfing, horseback riding, bike riding and 4x4 tours are all within easy reach.
—Lauren Beale, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Jonathan Gitlin From the driver's seat the ergonomics are mostly good, with all the primary controls within easy reach.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 5 May 2023
Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024
Extras like sauces and napkins are within easy reach, Bloomberg reports, and the store is 9% smaller than the brand’s average, allowing for 10% less staff.
—Byeleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
Once installed, the telescoping mount can be moved around to make sure your phone is within easy reach no matter your arm’s span.
—Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2024
Located forward on the same deck as the helipad, and within easy reach of the yacht’s elevator, the lounge has a modern design.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
The businesses donate between $125 to $300 a month to help support the cost of supplies, most within easy reach of restrooms, pinball machines or cash registers.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
For that last one, the narrow-gauge train puts you within easy reach of the towering Krimml Waterfalls.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024
During other times of the year, outdoor yoga, hiking, golfing, horseback riding, bike riding and 4x4 tours are all within easy reach.
—Lauren Beale, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Jonathan Gitlin From the driver's seat the ergonomics are mostly good, with all the primary controls within easy reach.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 5 May 2023
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