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as in route
an established course for traveling from one place to another
will take the standard landing approach from the south
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as in method
the means or procedure for doing something
that's a different approach to knitting, but it seems to work
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as in to come
to come near or nearer
the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!
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as in to approximate
to come near or nearer to in character or quality
his store-bought dessert doesn't even approach your homemade version of it
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Recent Examples of approach
Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
The momager, 69, went with a creative approach this holiday season by customizing the wrapping paper for each of her family members’ gifts.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Henderson approaches the task with crisp gravity, ceding the right of tragedy, as almost everyone does, to Rasche’s Bill.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Trump has tried to soften his image on immigration restriction, if not his hard-nosed approach to policy.
—Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
The momager, 69, went with a creative approach this holiday season by customizing the wrapping paper for each of her family members’ gifts.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
Now married with four children, Williams approaches his career differently.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Henderson approaches the task with crisp gravity, ceding the right of tragedy, as almost everyone does, to Rasche’s Bill.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Thirteen new flight routes to Rovaniemi Airport opened this year, bringing passengers from Geneva, Berlin, Bordeaux and more.CNN, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Few brands have followed this same exact route, but some have clearly been reading the room.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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This method is about more than just writing good emails.Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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As stylists performed their assorted looks, guests could walk around, speak with them about methods, and vote for their favorite styles (the bantu knots, wash-n-go, and wavy curls were front runners).Cierra Black, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 1850-1900 average is used as a baseline to approximate the period before the addition of greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas.Andrew Freedman, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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In screening for top targets in the growth category, Forbes used the following metrics: Companies with a market range of between $2 billion and $15 billion, closely approximating the typical range for mid-cap stocks.Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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And the path is clear for Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 pick in last year’s draft, to take over the position, perhaps even later this season.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Even though Republicans control the White House and both chambers of Congress, there are still hurdles that line the path to enacting his vision.Stephen Fowler, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Heavy Responsibility of AI Use Institutional investors, regulators, and other stakeholders have begun paying more attention to how companies govern their AI strategies.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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But the coming year will mark a tipping point where AI moves from being a tool for individual productivity to a core component of organizational design and strategy.Ethan Mollick, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
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Crane has claimed the window will never close under his ownership tenure.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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There was also plenty of high drama, like Rachel pausing and closing her eyes before standing on the wobbly platform for the last time.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Through its cutting-edge accelerator programs, incubators, and workforce development initiatives, Maritime Blue is catalyzing the growth of a sustainable blue economy while also creating pathways for diverse communities to enter the industry.Aparna Rae, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Lakers are in a tough position regarding whether to go all in on a win-now move or hold out as LeBron James enters the final years of his career.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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For the most part, the Bucks have played tight games over the last month and just found a way to win at the end.Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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After all, Travis Kelce made a point to attend one last show in Indianapolis before his NFL schedule got in the way.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Approach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approach. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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