within easy reach

idiom

1
: close enough to be touched or picked up : nearby
He likes to keep a dictionary within easy reach when he's writing.
2
: close enough to be achieved
Victory was within easy reach.

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Most of the cash has been used to build 474 new storm-resistant homes within easy reach of the ocean. Charlie Campbell, Time, 5 June 2025 Bermuda’s pink sands, cliffs and caves, brilliant blue waters, and intoxicatingly fresh air—all within easy reach of major East Coast cities—are irresistible invitations to adventures that will be with you forever. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 May 2025 Officers also found a bag of marijuana in the glove box, within easy reach of the children. Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 19 May 2025 The secret to making this configuration work is all about thoughtful practicality: Each seat is within easy reach of a cocktail or coffee table, so your guests are never left without a place for their drink. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for within easy reach

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“Within easy reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20easy%20reach. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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