reaching  /ˈri tʃɪŋ/ ? Meaning of "reaching"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
  2. (n) accomplishment of an objective

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Usage(s):

  1. reaching for the Center by Joe Klein t his was a big deal.
  2. With joblessness recently reaching a 15-year high of 11.
  3. 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

  1. 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

  2. "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

  3. 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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