within reach

phrase

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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Dergarabedian said a $10 billion overall box office is within reach for 2026. Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 Shorten the soft new branches now to make sure next year’s fruits develop on branches that are within reach. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Clemson will be the more talented team in almost all of their match ups, save for the two aforementioned games against LSU and Miami, so 9-3 or 10-2 is absolutely within reach. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 Casse’s goal for his prized three-year-old runner is well within reach. Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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