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  • present participle of reach.

reaching



ADJECTIVE
extending a part of the body
Synonyms


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The San Diego district attorney’s office said it took the totality of evidence into consideration when reaching a plea deal with Rylaarsdam, as well as input from the victim’s family.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Wall Street analysts expect the firm to boost revenue and earnings by 12% in 2026 and see the stock reaching $175 in 12 months, up 15% from current levels.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"He will talk to me on reaching the destination, he will inform me, and if he was in the hotel, he would call very often, say four or five times."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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

It flew toward the water, reaching down fully outstretched talons, and I gasped as it snatched up a huge fish and lifted it into the sky, countering the weight with powerful wingbeats.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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