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[reech] / ritʃ /








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The revelation came as the country grappled with whistleblower Edward Snowden’s leaks exposing the vast reach of the agency’s surveillance.

From Salon 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

On the day he signed with the St. Louis Cardinals straight out of high school in 2021, Joshua Báez said he wanted to reach the majors in as little as two years.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Now, attorneys from 30 more states will be pushing Judge Gonzalez Rogers to reach the same conclusion.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

“I’m getting worried. She was expected at eleven. Do you know how to reach her?”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Constitution, and subsequent American practice that it reaches corruption in office for the personal gain of oneself or one’s family, serious criminality, and direct violations of significant provisions of the Constitution.

From Slate Aug. 17, 2026

If it reaches at least 500 valid signatures, it is then presented in the House and requires a government response.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

When a lower-mass star reaches the point where nuclear reactions in its core can no longer support it, the star becomes unstable and begins to pulsate.

From Science Daily Aug. 12, 2026

She faces a crowded field including congressmen Ralph Norman and Russell Fry and former governor Mark Sanford, with a runoff later this month considered likely if no candidate reaches 50 percent.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

Bubbe reaches out and puts her hand on my knee.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

According to Reuters, it took close to five months for the world's deadliest outbreak of 2014-2016 in West Africa to reach 1,000 fatalities - the current outbreak reached 2,000 deaths in less than three months.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

The company has reached an agreement to sell Lingxi Games to Asian private-equity firm Trustar Capital, according to an internal memo viewed by The Wall Street Journal on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

According to media reports, Kennedy directly reached out to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Temperatures reached as high as 37C in some parts of the country on Friday, creating conditions conducive to wildfire outbreaks.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

Maggie swallowed hard and reached into the cooler.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

But creating a clear team identity is a vital part of reaching those all-important new audiences.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Researchers believe the shock "fizzles" after reaching the outer boundary of a bubble created by gas that the doomed star had previously expelled.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

GDP per capita is in decline, due to more than six million Afghans arriving from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan in three years, while the World Bank estimated real growth reaching 4.8 percent.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Boyle Heights was reaching a breaking point as a deadline passed to clean up 88 million pounds of rotten food from the burned-down warehouse and residents begged for relief from the horrifying stench.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

“I’m sorry, Orion,” Glory said, reaching down to rub between his ears.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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