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striking distance

NOUN

short distance

Synonyms

WEAK

close grips close quarters

Example Sentences

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The Nasdaq’s 9.75% surge over its win streak puts the tech-heavy index within striking distance of an exit from correction territory.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 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

If you are wondering about whether you are within striking distance, Pauly said, then you are too close.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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

And the victory put the Under Thirteen Fugees within striking distance of first place, if they could keep winning.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John