approached

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The high-end movie-screen company is exploring a sale External link and has approached entertainment companies as potential buyers, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the situation.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

TRM approached Binance executives this January and asked if they would jointly investigate the funds and share findings with the U.S. to support sanctions, the sources said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

He repeatedly declined to comment for this story, including when approached at a campaign event Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

That is how we approached the mystery of skin bones in reptiles.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

I approached with caution, but they just looked quietly at me, so I grew bolder and swam right up to them.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo