Despite her modest background, she chose to reach for the stars and apply to the most competitive universities.

The new environmental regulations will have far-reaching effects on local industries.

I kept my passport within arm's reach throughout the trip.

We explored the old dry reach of the river, where reeds had taken over the cracked bed.

A reach-around is sometimes used by partners who prefer additional stimulation from behind during intercourse.

The fishing communities in the lower reaches depend heavily on seasonal floods for their livelihood.

Scientists studying climate change visited the upper reaches of the river to collect glacier melt samples.

In the middle reaches of the ancient manuscript, the author's tone shifts noticeably.

The navigator estimated the head reach before ordering the tack.

The survey team installed several reaching-posts along the coastline to mark the new measurement points.