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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But maybe also because sustainability in Swedish Lapland is within reach.
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
The funky Bungalows Key Largo is the perfect getaway for solo travelers who want that idyllic island vibe but want to stay within reach of home.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2024
With the adjustable design, the kitchen accessory fits perfectly into any cabinet space, ensuring your lids are always within reach.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2024
Opportunity is within reach, but so are stumbling blocks.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
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Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
The funky Bungalows Key Largo is the perfect getaway for solo travelers who want that idyllic island vibe but want to stay within reach of home.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2024
With the adjustable design, the kitchen accessory fits perfectly into any cabinet space, ensuring your lids are always within reach.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2024
Opportunity is within reach, but so are stumbling blocks.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Within reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20reach. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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