- present participle of reach.
reaching
Example Sentences
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For politicians, this is no longer just about reaching young people – this is all voters.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Western Europe experienced its hottest start to summer ever recorded in 2026, with the June–July period reaching record levels, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
In the years that followed, three more “Jurassic World” films saw the light of day, and none of them came close to reaching that first movie’s brief, brutal height.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
The employment index rose 18 points to 27.9, reaching its highest level since April 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
But she was looking right through Clare, her gaze reaching for some place beyond, buoyed by some hopeful idea.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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