reach for

phrasal verb

reached for; reaching for; reaches for

: 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.

: to try hard to achieve or succeed at (something)

Success won't come to you, you have to reach for it.

Examples of reach for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Neither Gray nor a representative were reached for comment. —

Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024 The company’s investor relations officials couldn’t be reached for comment when contacted by Bloomberg. —

Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 10 Apr. 2024 His office could not be immediately reached for comment on Tuesday evening. —

Livia Albeck-Ripka, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024 An archdiocese representative couldn't be immediately reached for more information. —

Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024 During tummy time, your baby can rest on the mat and reach for the toys or the piano. —

Maya Polton, Parents, 6 Apr. 2024 When stressed, some people might reach for a doughnut. —

Theresa Vargas, Washington Post, 30 Mar. 2024 Neither Williams nor his son could be reached for comment. —

David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024 As of Friday morning, Burger Bros representatives could not be reached for comment. —

Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024

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