- present participle of reach.
reaching
Example Sentences
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The findings indicate that the eastward flow may now be weakening after reaching its strongest point several years ago.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
Tanya Ovenden-Hope, Professor of Education at Plymouth Marjon University, describes what happens in the South West as "pretty poverty", and says this leads to fewer young people reaching their full potential.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Revenue surged 39 percent compared to the first half of 2025, reaching 5.2 billion euros, while operating profit soared 74 percent to 786 million euros, the company said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Some retirees get to a point where their health is deteriorating or they are reaching very advanced ages and they can more clearly see what will be left after they die.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Rowan held Marlie's ankles and watched her stretch across the reeds, reaching for Bronden.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
