within reach
idiom
1
: close enough to be touched or picked up : nearby
He kept a dictionary within reach.
2
: close enough to be achieved
Victory was within reach.
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Although the costs of industrial decarbonization are within reach, this transition will not happen on its own.
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Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
When a film garners that type of technical recognition, with 10 available slots for best picture, a nomination in the top category comes within reach.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Sep. 2025
The Bears will aim to control tempo with their running game and take advantage of any turnovers to stay within reach.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
With three locations sprinkled throughout the city, a scoop of homemade ice cream from Lolly's Creamery is always within reach.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
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Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
When a film garners that type of technical recognition, with 10 available slots for best picture, a nomination in the top category comes within reach.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Sep. 2025
The Bears will aim to control tempo with their running game and take advantage of any turnovers to stay within reach.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
With three locations sprinkled throughout the city, a scoop of homemade ice cream from Lolly's Creamery is always within reach.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for within reach
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“Within reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20reach. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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