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striking distance

NOUN
short distance
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Heather Knight fell for 18 - caught at backward point reverse sweeping Melie Kerr - but Maia Bouchier's unbeaten 19 put them within striking distance.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The stock has climbed 23% this year and 135% over the last 12 months, bringing it within striking distance of overtaking Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The Nasdaq’s 9.75% surge over its win streak puts the tech-heavy index within striking distance of an exit from correction territory.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

If you are wondering about whether you are within striking distance, Pauly said, then you are too close.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Several dozen warriors lowered their spears and made a ring around them, wisely keeping out of striking distance of Percy’s sword.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan



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