in reach

idiom

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

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Whether commuting to the office or enduring a long travel day, the tote keeps everything in reach and organized with thoughtful slip pockets and a secure top zip closure. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025 Humans like to be able to enjoy some of their earnings but are limited on what’s in reach. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025 Boasting an adjustable drawstring waist, Chan Luu’s mint-and-chocolate silk pants are an excellent between-seasons piece to have in reach. Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2025 That could happen again, especially if Republican funders have more confidence that a win is in reach or even likely. Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 7 Sep. 2025 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 16 Oct. 2025.

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