Example Sentences

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“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

The strategy was effective: Content was reaching international audiences, production quality improved, private equity was investing and output reached new levels.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Ridglan dropped burglary and theft charges as the case was reaching trial in 2024, citing threats.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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 now November, and although the sixth of the month brought a blizzard, the Antarctic summer was reaching its peak.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong