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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The attack relies on plugging the device, which costs less than $100, into a port hidden by a hatch on the exterior of the plane, which the researchers say is easily within reach of maintenance workers and airline staff. Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 Aug. 2026 This change is what the team needs, as a P10 finish in the Constructors' standings is still very much within reach. Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Toronto's Marina Mabrey led the Tempo with 36 points on 12-of-19 shooting, including seven three-pointers, keeping the game within reach through the third quarter. Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Since then, Tehran and Muscat have been negotiating over navigation through the strait and have signalled that an agreement could be within reach. Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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