approached

Example Sentences

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While state legislative redraws have not been approached with the same urgency as congressional maps, other states could follow suit.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Since last year Barnes has approached airlines, carmakers and other potential sponsors, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

McGregor Scott, Williamson’s attorney, told reporters last year that federal authorities initially approached Williamson about helping them with a probe into Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

He denied being a racist when approached by the Daily Mirror newspaper.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Just as we approached my cottage, I stepped into a ditch and went sprawling.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff