striking distance
Example Sentences
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The US still has powerful naval and air forces within striking distance of Iran.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Recent polls have placed Pratt and Raman within striking distance of Bass, who had enjoyed a substantial lead for much of the campaign.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
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
Such a force would likely be stationed within striking distance of Kharg Island, Iran’s main crude export terminal and a potential target for seizure to force the Iranian regime into peace negotiations, the WSJ reported.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 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
