in reach

idiom

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

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And Crypto Execs Tease Huge White House Plans AI and Character As Forbes contributor Craig Smith describes, artificial general intelligence can now be viewed on a spectrum with artificial superintelligence in reach. Mary Crossan, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 The first option is more like the classic fanny pack, keeping your phone, keys, and other essentials in reach while keeping your hands free and not taking up pocket space. Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024 Although wider in scope and more limited in reach, the Committee on Social Thought can be regarded as a precursor of the Mont Pelerin Society. Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Old Louisville and Limerick neighborhood residents have asked city officials to keep heavy truck traffic out of the historic neighborhoods for years, but their wishes may be in reach thanks to a new proposal set to go before a Louisville Metro Council committee Tuesday. Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 Dec. 2024 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 31 Jan. 2025.

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