within reach
idiom
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 price tag on that dream spring break trip may now be within reach, thanks to the American Airlines’ new sale.
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2025
Today, a golden era for SMB growth might be within reach, but only those who are prepared can capitalize on it.
—Wendy Cai-Lee, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Whatever the flaws, a more international Academy has started to send the message that no matter your country of origin, an Oscar win is still within reach, even as an independent film project with limited distribution.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
Part of a $148 million National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure grant for public EV chargers also appears to be within reach.
—Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2025
Today, a golden era for SMB growth might be within reach, but only those who are prepared can capitalize on it.
—Wendy Cai-Lee, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Whatever the flaws, a more international Academy has started to send the message that no matter your country of origin, an Oscar win is still within reach, even as an independent film project with limited distribution.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
Part of a $148 million National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure grant for public EV chargers also appears to be within reach.
—Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025
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“Within reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20reach. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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