approached

Example Sentences

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“I chose L.A. because of the way they approached me,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The spokesman said Edens had approached law enforcement out of concern for the safety of himself and his family.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

In interviews, she has said she was on her way to get biryani with a friend when she was approached by a scout from 28Models - an encounter she has described as entirely incidental.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The plan’s do-nothing nature was never so clearly articulated as when Modica approached the mic at a packed town meeting Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Immediately a shout went up, and some of the crowd approached, briskly workmanlike.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell