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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In an opinion piece for The Guardian, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said a deal to return the Parthenon marbles, located in the British Museum, was still within reach, as long as Greek ownership is recognized. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Thomas said, adding that a goal, project or dream that Aries has been working toward over the past six months could now be within reach. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 On nearby Paros, look around the fishing village of Naoussa for restaurants and hotels within reach of the beach. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 The playoffs are within reach for some teams, and others are looking at some options for the future. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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