in reach
phrase
: close enough to be touched or picked up
The child tried to grab anything in reach.
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As a result, by the time of the American Revolution, both coffee and tea were in reach for many common people.
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James Doubek,
NPR,
3 July 2026
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“In reach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20reach. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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