approached

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While state legislative redraws have not been approached with the same urgency as congressional maps, other states could follow suit.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Both Grimes and Andrew Husband, Durham County Council's Reform leader, have been approached for comment on this criticism.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

McGregor Scott, Williamson’s attorney, told reporters last year that federal authorities initially approached Williamson about helping them with a probe into Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

With foreign carriers prohibited from flying domestic U.S. routes, domestic fares have been kept artificially high even while load factors approached 85% just before the Iran war.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

A medley of scents drifted toward us as we approached the shore—corn porridge, bean cakes, donuts fried in coconut oil.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo