striking distance

Example Sentences

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The US still has powerful naval and air forces within striking distance of Iran.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The latest independent polling shows Bass leading four challengers, with Pratt and Nithya Raman, a city council member, within striking distance of each other for second place.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

But the Patriots are certainly putting themselves within striking distance of first-place El Camino Real.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“Since we got back to the ship,” Piper said, “I’ve been seeing some bad stuff in the knife. The Roman legion is almost within striking distance of Camp Half-Blood. They’re gathering reinforcements: spirits, eagles, wolves.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan