in reach

idiom

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

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As the snow fell at Livigno Snow Park on Thursday afternoon, both men were once again on the starting line with gold in reach. Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026 This year, the playoffs are in reach. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026 As creators rival traditional entertainers in reach and cultural impact, the demand for specialized representation is inevitable. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026 Multiple foods stored in direct contact inside non-food grade bags in reach in freezer. Staff Reports, Florida Times-Union, 6 Jan. 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 19 Feb. 2026.

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