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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in reach

He hinted that a long-term peace deal could be in reach.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Wall Street appears to believe a peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is still in reach.

From Barron's ● May 26, 2026

He said he was “very optimistic” that a deal with Iran was in reach.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026

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

From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2026

Forgetting thirty-nine generations of Confucian breeding, Shirley hugged anyone in reach.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord

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