approached

Example Sentences

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In the interview, Ohio-based artist Alan Cottrill describes being approached by what he repeatedly calls “crypto bros,” many of whom he says he barely knew beyond first names during the early stages of the commission.

From Salon • May 17, 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

It is sealed off by a wire fence but can be approached by a series of dirt paths.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The Scottish Government has been approached for comment.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Everybody was cheering and the other boats blasted their steam whistles as it approached 96th Street.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman