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reaching



ADJECTIVE
extending a part of the body
Synonyms


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SpaceX essentially created the modern space economy by pioneering reusable rockets, which dramatically lowered the cost of reaching orbit, enabling applications like space-based cellphone connectivity.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The yearly rate of inflation is projected to climb to 4.2% from 3.8% in the prior month, reaching the highest level since May 2023.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The animals learned which route would lead to a reward and gradually developed a reliable strategy for reaching it.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Belgium didn’t make it out of the group stage in Qatar after reaching the semifinals four years earlier.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

She did this by reaching out her trunk to touch his face.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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