striking distance
Example Sentences
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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
France's captain also has 12 World Cup goals to his name, putting him within striking distance of Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Such a force would likely be stationed within striking distance of Kharg Island, Iran’s main crude export terminal and a potential target for seizure to force the Iranian regime into peace negotiations, the WSJ reported.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
In this position, he commanded one of Rome’s largest armies and the only substantial force in easy striking distance of Italy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Similarly, nearly forty years later, researchers discovered that the Soviets had moved short-range nuclear cruise missiles into striking distance of the US military base in Guantanamo Bay.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
