approached

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In the DOJ’s aborted investigation of Southern Coal, prosecutors and federal agents had begun to gather evidence, scrutinizing testimony in the Justices’ various civil trials, and had approached former employees seeking information.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“I can’t even tell you the number of people that have approached me, just openly sobbing with happiness,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The organising team of the Royal Cornwall Show have been approached for comment.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

It turned out that even as he approached his 40th birthday, his soccer career wasn’t quite dead yet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Soon the rhythmic thud of hoofbeats on earth alerted them that another carriage approached.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood