within easy reach

phrase

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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The location also puts world-class museums, theaters, and markets within easy reach. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 Kirkton House Cookbook Stand Keep your favorite recipe open and within easy reach with the Kirkton House Cookbook Stand. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026 Volume is always within easy reach and doesn't require pressing a function key. Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026 The railroad station is located right off Highway 101, which runs through Rockaway Beach and puts plenty of shops and eateries within easy reach. Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026 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 23 Aug. 2026.

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