in reach

phrase

: close enough to be touched or picked up
The child tried to grab anything in reach.

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Charlotte has Ogden Syndrome, a rare condition that can cause severe developmental delays, and pica, an eating disorder that prompts her to try to eat nearly everything in reach, including non-food items. — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 The playoffs may not be in reach, but the Mets have a new energy, and the fans who have been waiting to see something good all season are finally getting a show. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026 Both Iran and Oman have both offered positive signals that an agreement on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz could be in reach, though Tehran has been quick to state that the deal would not result in the waterway reopening immediately. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 Getty Images The Boston Red Sox are enjoying a historic turnaround in the standings with a playoff spot firmly in reach, but the emergence of some key roster pieces in this stretch has also meant the departure of others. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in reach

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“In reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20reach. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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