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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Reviewing an agent’s output, and deciding whether to trust it, is a different job, and one within reach of far more people. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 But even with borrowing costs high – and potentially headed higher – a sub-7% mortgage rate may still be within reach for some buyers. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 Stick a magnetic spice rack to the side of the refrigerator so seasonings stay within reach but off the counter and out of the cabinet. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 If your goal is to see as many of the country’s natural wonders as possible, the home puts several of the west coast’s greatest hits easily within reach. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 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 Oct. 2026.

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