reaching
/ˈri tʃɪŋ/
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Definition(s):
- (n) the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
- (n) accomplishment of an objective
Usage(s):
- reaching for the Center by Joe Klein t his was a big deal.
- With joblessness recently reaching a 15-year high of 11.
- When watching all this, one can't avoid the impression that this price escalation during the negotiating process aims at NOT reaching the agreement rather than at reaching one.
Quotes
- Similarly, on January 20, 2009, his successor Barack Obama said, "Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred."on Jun 29, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: Eurasia Review
- "We're ready to make far-reaching concessions today, and the best way to test that is to start negotiations," Netanyahu said.on Jul 9, 2010 By: Benjamin Netanyahu Source: ABC News
- Forlan said: "It has been the best year of my career. Winning the Europa League with Atletico Madrid, reaching that final and then reaching another semi-final of the World Cup is just great. But we are still so disappointed because we were so close...on Jul 8, 2010 By: Diego Forlan Source: The Sun
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