within (easy) reach of

idiom

: close to
Our house is within easy reach of the highway.

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Surrounded by pristine grounds, the home presents a tranquil, high-style retreat within easy reach of Newton’s town centers, commuter lines, and the Mass Pike. Bruce Castleberry, Boston Herald, 4 July 2025 Combining flagship hardware elements, rugged design and retro aesthetics, the M21 puts high-resolution audio within reach of many. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 An Oregon mom accused of leaving fentanyl pills within reach of her 2-year-old was convicted in connection with the child’s overdose, prosecutors said. Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2025 If war erupted with the Soviet Union, and NATO forces were quickly outmatched, the U.S. would be risking not only the lives of troops stationed in Europe but also the lives of people at home, who were now within reach of Soviet ballistic missiles. Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for within (easy) reach of

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“Within (easy) reach of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20%28easy%29%20reach%20of. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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