How to Use within (easy) reach of in a Sentence
within (easy) reach of
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Lowry closed the day with two pars, but still within reach of a strong finish.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Other drugs that could have been within reach of a child were found in the home, deputies said.
—Kate Linderman july 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
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That was good enough to keep me within reach of any nightmare scenario.
—William T. Vollmann, Harper's Magazine, 24 June 2024
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The father leaves his gun within easy reach of the kids, and the mother grabs glassy-eyed time-outs in the car.
—Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 31 July 2023
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Some stops are within easy reach of wineries, while others may require a short taxi or rideshare trip.
—Rachel King, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Also, be sure a baby monitor cord is not within reach of the crib.
—Rachel Rothman and Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 24 Feb. 2023
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That put it within reach of the three-year price ceiling around the $115 level.
—Todd Gordon, CNBC, 6 May 2025
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Most of the cash has been used to build 474 new storm-resistant homes within easy reach of the ocean.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 5 June 2025
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Stumps and rock piles may get within reach of a boat motor, according to the commission.
—Stacy Ryburn, arkansasonline.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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Stash books on low shelves easily within reach of small hands, and use stools, child-sized chairs, or floor pillows for seating.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
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And a win against the Chargers, who are sharing the cellar with them, could put them within reach of a wild card slot.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2023
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And whoever put cameras within easy reach of all by putting them into telephones has a lot to answer for.
—Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin, oregonlive, 28 Mar. 2023
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The mouse features all the regular buttons and scroll wheel functions, as well as a track ball that's within reach of your thumb.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 24 Feb. 2025
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So many teams are within reach of the postseason that even stars on losing teams remain untouchable.
—Chelsea Janes, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
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Officers also found a bag of marijuana in the glove box, within easy reach of the children.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 19 May 2025
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The tiny town of Kanab, Utah, is perfectly perched within reach of the most iconic sites in the southwest.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023
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The Getaway would be inexpensive but fun, within reach of younger buyers.
—Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 30 July 2023
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Once the pooch got within reach of the treat, Sorensen picked up the German shepherd and pulled it out of the canal and onto dry land.
—Rosemary Rossi, Peoplemag, 27 June 2023
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Read on for this year’s first-place finisher — a slice of paradise that offers a taste of beachy resort life within easy reach of the capital.
—Lila Battis, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2023
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For that last one, the narrow-gauge train puts you within easy reach of the towering Krimml Waterfalls.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2021
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The nearest Russian regiments are just a few miles from Pokrovsk, well within reach of even smaller drones.
—David Axe, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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This kitchen will have tons of space and all the bells and whistles that a celebrity chef could want — within reach of an earnest but admittedly still-learning home chef.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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In the cherry tree’s shadow was a smaller, gentler pear tree with low-hanging branches within reach of my young, anxious fingers.
—Jim Meddleton, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2024
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Documents stated methamphetamine was found in the living room within reach of all three children living in the house, as well as near where the two-year-old slept.
—Vivian Barrett, The Arizona Republic, 17 July 2024
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The states where minimum wages are highest are the same states where, despite higher costs, the lowest wage earners are within reach of a living wage.
—Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Feb. 2024
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Heroin and Xanax pills were discovered throughout the home, within reach of both children, the sheriff’s office said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Tumulty placed a copy of the Senate report on Mexico on a table within easy reach of his good right hand.
—Rebecca Boggs Roberts, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2023
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Even with all those negatives, there is still a case to be made that a Triple Crown is within reach of Mystik Dan.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
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Two games later, Djokovic left a drop shot within easy reach of the Dutchman, who slipped the ball past him on a sharp angle for a second break of serve.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 9 Mar. 2025
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Best for Bathroom Maintenance Keep this cleaner within reach of your shower to spritz after bathing.
—Katy Kiick Condon, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2023
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