within reach
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Federal law provides protection for Social Security retirement and disability benefits, and worker compensation is typically not within reach of the bankruptcy courts.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
But with the median home sale price topping $550,000 in Los Alamos, N.M., where she lives, buying a house isn’t within reach.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
The group says pioneering treatments and tests "unimaginable just a decade ago" are now within reach, saying those living with dementia should be supported to take part in the research.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
It’s the second-fastest movie to reach that milestone, according to Rentrak’s Paul Dergarabedian, who sees a $10 billion year at the box office within reach.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Indeed, she was not even standing within reach of Clare.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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