Example Sentences

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I am reaching out because my grandmother recently passed away at the age of 97.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Then again, it’s possible I am reaching for something that isn’t there.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2023

“I am reaching out and hope this is not triggering in any way,” Ms. Margis wrote.

From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2022

"In the interests of transparency and fairness, before publishing I am reaching out to Rebel to see if she will engage….," he'd written,

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2022

Tonight I am reaching out to every single South African, black and white, from the very depths of my being.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela