approached

Example Sentences

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Researchers approached the mystery much like forensic investigators examining clues from a crime scene.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

It has never approached even close to those levels since then.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

“He approached it much more like, ‘Hey, Matt, we’ve been in the battle together, we’ve walked arm in arm, you know my beliefs.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

Record-holder Anderson, 38, thought his racing days were over until Kopke approached him to tempt him out of retirement this year.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The admiral hemmed and hawed as the giant beast approached.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood