approached

Example Sentences

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Researchers approached the mystery much like forensic investigators examining clues from a crime scene.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

It has never approached even close to those levels since then.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

“He approached it much more like, ‘Hey, Matt, we’ve been in the battle together, we’ve walked arm in arm, you know my beliefs.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

The high-end movie-screen company is exploring a sale External link and has approached entertainment companies as potential buyers, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the situation.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“We’re all set up,” she said as they approached.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste