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To reach a particular amount, point, or state

reach

verb

to get as high as a particular level or amount

come

verb

to reach a particular state

come to

to reach a particular state or point, especially one that is bad or unpleasant

push

verb

to make something reach a particular level or standard

run

verb

to reach a particular amount or rate

touch

verb

to reach a particular amount or level

clock up

to reach a particular number or amount

attain

verb

to reach a particular age, amount, or level

hit

verb

to reach a particular state

stand at

to reach a particular level, amount etc

vocal fry

a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence

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