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has approached
  • present perfect of approach (3rd person singular).

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The high-end movie-screen company is exploring a sale External link and has approached entertainment companies as potential buyers, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the situation.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The high-end movie-screen company is exploring a sale External link and has approached entertainment companies as potential buyers, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the situation.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Since last year Barnes has approached airlines, carmakers and other potential sponsors, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The BBC has approached Miami-Dad Fire and Rescue for further details.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The night is departed, and the day has approached.

From The Homilies of the Anglo-Saxon Church Containing the Sermones Catholici, or Homilies of ?lfric, in the Original Anglo-Saxon, with an English Version. Volume I. by Aelfric, Abbot of Eynsham