in reach

phrase

: close enough to be touched or picked up
The child tried to grab anything in reach.

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With a 28-14 lead early in the fourth quarter, redemption seemed in reach. Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 Their path will be shaped over the next few weeks, with five more games against the Braves and the NL East title still in reach. Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Charlotte has Ogden Syndrome, a rare condition that can cause severe developmental delays, and pica, an eating disorder that prompts her to try to eat nearly everything in reach, including non-food items. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 The playoffs may not be in reach, but the Mets have a new energy, and the fans who have been waiting to see something good all season are finally getting a show. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in reach

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“In reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20reach. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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