approach
verb (used with object)
to come near or nearer to.
was approaching
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past progressiveof approach.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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A spokesman for Snap said the company’s revenue grew 19% year-over-year in the most recent quarter, and was approaching one billion monthly active users.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 2, 2026
The fire was approaching Highway 1 just south of Plaskett Ridge Road, the department said in a Friday afternoon update that included several photos where flames could be seen near the pivotal scenic highway.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 29, 2026
It found one of the most egregious errors occurred when air traffic controllers gave clearance to the fire truck crew to cross the runway while the jet was approaching.
From Barron's β Aug. 27, 2026
The fact that the hospital was approaching patients without the knowledge of doctors shows a clear breach of etiquette, at best, and ethics, at worst.
From MarketWatch β Jul. 2, 2026
Like it was all a game and Derek was approaching this whole business that way.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
