How to Use within (easy) reach of in a Sentence

within (easy) reach of

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  • The father leaves his gun within easy reach of the kids, and the mother grabs glassy-eyed time-outs in the car.
    — Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 31 July 2023
  • Once the pooch got within reach of the treat, Sorensen picked up the German shepherd and pulled it out of the canal and onto dry land.
    — Rosemary Rossi, Peoplemag, 27 June 2023
  • That was good enough to keep me within reach of any nightmare scenario.
    — William T. Vollmann, Harper's Magazine, 24 June 2024
  • The tiny town of Kanab, Utah, is perfectly perched within reach of the most iconic sites in the southwest.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023
  • And a win against the Chargers, who are sharing the cellar with them, could put them within reach of a wild card slot.
    — Chris Morris, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2023
  • And through the first three quarters, the No. 7-seed Boilermakers were within reach of their goal.
    — Brian Haenchen, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Mar. 2023
  • Even with all those negatives, there is still a case to be made that a Triple Crown is within reach of Mystik Dan.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
  • Also, be sure a baby monitor cord is not within reach of the crib.
    — Rachel Rothman and Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 24 Feb. 2023
  • For that last one, the narrow-gauge train puts you within easy reach of the towering Krimml Waterfalls.
    — Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024
  • For those looking for more surf than turf, its sister properties—Playa Vik and Bahia Vik—are within easy reach of the beach.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
  • Stumps and rock piles may get within reach of a boat motor, according to the commission.
    — Stacy Ryburn, arkansasonline.com, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Stash books on low shelves easily within reach of small hands, and use stools, child-sized chairs, or floor pillows for seating.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
  • This kitchen will have tons of space and all the bells and whistles that a celebrity chef could want — within reach of an earnest but admittedly still-learning home chef.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Documents stated methamphetamine was found in the living room within reach of all three children living in the house, as well as near where the two-year-old slept.
    — Vivian Barrett, The Arizona Republic, 17 July 2024
  • And whoever put cameras within easy reach of all by putting them into telephones has a lot to answer for.
    — Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin, oregonlive, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Read on for this year’s first-place finisher — a slice of paradise that offers a taste of beachy resort life within easy reach of the capital.
    — Lila Battis, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2023
  • Tumulty placed a copy of the Senate report on Mexico on a table within easy reach of his good right hand.
    — Rebecca Boggs Roberts, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Mar. 2023
  • The states where minimum wages are highest are the same states where, despite higher costs, the lowest wage earners are within reach of a living wage.
    — Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Feb. 2024
  • So many teams are within reach of the postseason that even stars on losing teams remain untouchable.
    — Chelsea Janes, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
  • Such an outcome has only happened once in modern history, in the mid-1990s, so the Fed is within reach of a historic achievement.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN, 18 Sep. 2024
  • The Getaway would be inexpensive but fun, within reach of younger buyers.
    — Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 30 July 2023
  • The party came within reach of government in July's elections, held back only by the pact between the left-wing and centrist parties.
    — Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Since the Cold War, space travel has evolved from the domain of governments to within reach of private companies and even some citizens.
    — Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Best for Bathroom Maintenance Keep this cleaner within reach of your shower to spritz after bathing.
    — Katy Kiick Condon, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2023
  • In the cherry tree’s shadow was a smaller, gentler pear tree with low-hanging branches within reach of my young, anxious fingers.
    — Jim Meddleton, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 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
  • Or will the development be within reach of the average Fort Worth resident.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2024
  • The surging numbers are especially galling in a country that appeared within reach of wiping out syphilis around the turn of the millennium.
    — Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2023
  • Five of the people killed in the attacks were in the western Lviv region bordering Poland, a region far from the front lines that has been spared the worst of the war’s barbarity but is well within reach of Russian missiles.
    — Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2023
  • And after catching 27 passes last year, his 46 thus far as a second-year pro have him within reach of doubling that mark by Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024

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