approached

Example Sentences

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The court had heard the disturbance began after police approached the two brothers following an earlier incident at a coffee shop.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Prosecutors say in early 2025, Juin approached a classmate he knew from business school asking for a series of short-term bridge loans to help him finalize the acquisition of a stake in Honey Birdette.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

During his tenure, any proposed change to the White House or its grounds was approached in a “very concerted and deliberate manner with a lot of educated professionals weighing in,” Sams said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

At the club that morning, Jim Gabbert, a 90-year-old member and Bay Area broadcasting legend, approached Frank and initiated a conversation that soon turned to the upcoming commodore election.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Down below was a large creature that did not flee as I approached, and another, much smaller, swimming next to it—a baby.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo