approached

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After a young woman knelt down and reached her hand into the pool Monday, she was quickly approached by a National Park Service official.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

This level approached those of Thursday and Saturday, after the official signing of the agreement by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, when traffic was around 30 transits per day.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

The results point to an object that approached from the north and traveled south before striking the Moon at a shallow angle.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

He is then approached by two National Guard troops, and the video shows that he was later placed in handcuffs, with US Park Police also standing around.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

Without matches or a candle, she had to walk with her hands stretched in front of her, so she might feel the door at the top of the stairs as they approached.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood