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striking distance

NOUN

short distance

Synonyms

WEAK

close grips close quarters

Example Sentences

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The stock has climbed 23% this year and 135% over the last 12 months, bringing it within striking distance of overtaking Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

France's captain also has 12 World Cup goals to his name, putting him within striking distance of Miroslav Klose's all-time record of 16.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In this position, he commanded one of Rome’s largest armies and the only substantial force in easy striking distance of Italy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

That puts Anthropic within striking distance of OpenAI, which has a $25 billion run-rate revenue, according to a Wednesday report from The Information.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

When we were in striking distance of a plantation known to the pilot, we put out in the boats and made our way to shore.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson