in reach

Idioms  

1. Also, within reach. Within one's means or powers or understanding. For example, The legatees were extremely greedy, taking whatever of their aunt's came within reach, or Don't price this item too high; it should be in reach of the average customer: This expression dates from the mid-1500s, as do the antonyms out of reach and beyond reach, meaning “unattainable”; for example, This plan is out of reach for most subscribers, or His explanation is beyond my reach.

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Example Sentences

He believes trot will likely remain "classic K-pop" - respected, but limited in reach.

From BBC

Muche thinks the 212-pound record could be in reach.

From The Wall Street Journal

All the handholds in reach above and below had collapsed with the rock; the only grips looked like they would crumble if he touched them.

From Literature

The 8.4GW secured at this latest auction just about keeps the offshore wind target in reach, several analysts have told the BBC.

From BBC

That increase in reach could allow astronomers to detect millions of black hole and neutron star mergers across cosmic history, and to study them with unprecedented detail.

From Science Daily

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