reach for
phrasal verb
reached for; reaching for; reaches for
1
: to move one's hand in order to get or touch (someone or something)
She reached for the salt and pepper.
He reached into his pocket for a dime.
2
: to try hard to achieve or succeed at (something)
Success won't come to you, you have to reach for it.
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By contrast, Borghi limns a figure of comingled sensuality, threat and eventual poignance, without ever appearing to reach for effect.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Van Horn could not be reached for comment about the case.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Those who need to wrangle pet stains from an area rug should consider reaching for Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Strain & Odor Eliminator.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Yet even that felt out of reach for many.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Van Horn could not be reached for comment about the case.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Those who need to wrangle pet stains from an area rug should consider reaching for Rocco & Roxie Professional Strength Strain & Odor Eliminator.
—Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Yet even that felt out of reach for many.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Reach for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20for. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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