approached
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He called his colleagues and asked them to put on their protective gear before they approached him and isolated him.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026
Warwick said he was homeless about five months ago and sleeping on a nearby vent near when one of the women approached him and told him to come with her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026
But as the tournament approached, Pochettino’s Argentine standards took on some distinctly American optimism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
By remarkable timing, the spacecraft passed through the ring current shortly after the May 2024 storm began and again as the disturbance approached its peak.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026
I noticed the large body of water as we approached the town, and the electricity-generating station, wondering if Akosombo looked anything like this.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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