striking distance

NOUN

short distance

Synonyms

WEAK

close grips close quarters

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

The latest independent polling shows Bass leading four challengers, with Pratt and Nithya Raman, a city council member, within striking distance of each other for second place.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The stock has climbed 23% this year and 135% over the last 12 months, bringing it within striking distance of overtaking Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

A host of other competitors moved within striking distance of their first green jacket — Sam Burns, Nick Lowry, Jason Day and Justin Rose.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

This was a wonderful gift, no doubt, and yet of what use was a sword when the creature to be struck by it could turn the swordsman into stone before he was within striking distance?

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton