approached

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“I chose L.A. because of the way they approached me,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Addicks believes sorority recruitment should be approached with the same rigor as job interviews and college admissions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Tech companies have approached Korean memory chip maker SK Hynix with offers to invest in production lines and fund purchases manufacturing tools, Reuters reported Thursday.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Without matches or a candle, she had to walk with her hands stretched in front of her, so she might feel the door at the top of the stairs as they approached.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood