1
as in handing
to shift possession of (something) from one person to another
would you reach me the potatoes, please?
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2
as in contacting
to transmit information or requests to
you can reach me by phone after 3:00 p.m. most days
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as in influencing
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
the movie adaptation just didn't reach me the way the novel did
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Recent Examples of reaching
Key Background Zuckerberg’s net worth marked a few milestones this week, most notably reaching the $200 billion mark Thursday in what became the first time four billionaires worth $200 billion or more were on the Forbes billionaire list.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Even though the high year-over-year growth rates in 2024 are inflated by an overall weak 2023 market, IATA says, demand is still reaching near-peak levels of late 2021 and early 2022.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram can be particularly effective for reaching professional audiences.
—Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Even though the high year-over-year growth rates in 2024 are inflated by an overall weak 2023 market, IATA says, demand is still reaching near-peak levels of late 2021 and early 2022.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram can be particularly effective for reaching professional audiences.
—Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Clampdown on press freedom in Cambodia Rights groups say Cambodia’s once thriving media sector has been decimated in recent years by former strongman Hun Sen, who ruled the country for more than three decades before handing power to his eldest son Hun Manet in 2022.Helen Regan, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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After handing Common the award, the two shared a kiss, prompting cheers in the studio.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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Business owners should be proactive in contacting suppliers, customers, and even competitors—collaboration can accelerate recovery.Monica Sanders, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, officials recommend contacting the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office at 219-866-7334 and ask to speak with one of their detectives.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
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The girl said her pass of the tanker began in a passing zone, although a no-passing sign appears in the video.CBS News, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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With each passing day, as your estrogen level ratchets up, everything can get puffier and more tender (yes, including your boobs), and mood swings could be on the docket.Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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This decrease is attributed to the company's decision to delay shipments due to extreme heat affecting product quality.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The filing highlights the regulatory environment affecting the fund, including potential impacts from the Dodd-Frank Act and other international regulations on derivatives markets.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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State labor officials ordered the county in its report to stop all anti-collective bargaining actions, distribute the determination letter to all employees and post a notice informing employees about their rights under state law.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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Details from the indictments make clear that federal prosecutors were aware of the underlying schemes for months or longer before informing voters.David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Reaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaching. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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