reach
verb (used with object)
to get to or get as far as in moving, going, traveling, etc..
was reaching
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past progressiveof reach.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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Through his attorneys, Proctor has always said he believed Glenn was reaching for his partner’s gun.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
“I was devastated yesterday when I saw the maps that the fire was reaching into the Torrey pines,” said Greg Pauly, a curator of herpetology at the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
In the mid-19th century, phrenology was reaching its peak popularity in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
A year ago, Kelly spoke about how AI usage was reaching an inflection point, with more daily usage and demand.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026
It was only then that I observed that the key was reaching toward the bed.
From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer
