within reach

idiom

: close enough to be touched or picked up : nearby

He kept a dictionary within reach.

: close enough to be achieved

Victory was within reach.

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Phaedra, ever the optimist, reassures her that this group is like family, and even through the mess, sisterhood is still within reach. —

Shelby Stewart, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025 The Tennessee Titans were among five or so such teams, having lost so many games that the No. 1 pick in the draft was within reach, and pragmatism began to outweigh pride. —

J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025 Justice could be within reach for Bates family, with a suspect, John Bowie, arrested and going through court currently. —

David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024 Older homes are more expensive to operate compared to newer homes, but the problems with older homes can be resolved, and the potential for significant savings is within reach. —

Brynn Cooksey, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for within reach