approach
verb (used with object)
to come near or nearer to.
has approached
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present perfectof approach (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The primary driver of the narrative is an unnamed writer who has approached a famous actor — the M of the title — with the proposition of ghosting her autobiography.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 24, 2026
BBC Sport has approached Mateta's representatives and Fifa for comment.
From BBC β Aug. 22, 2026
She has approached smaller foundations like the Rose Foundation, an environmental group based in Oakland, in hopes of cobbling together enough smaller pots of money for a large project.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 18, 2026
The BBC has approached Police Scotland for comment.
From BBC β Jul. 30, 2026
In reality none of our enemies has approached us with suggestions of peace.
From Raemaekers' Cartoon History of the War, Volume 2 The Second Twelve Months of War by Louis Raemaekers
