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The Da Vinci Code

Bezu Fache," the driver said, approaching the pyramid's main entrance.†
Chpt 3 (definition 1)

Now, as Langdon approached the stationary escalators, he paused, realizing Fache was no longer beside him.†
Chpt 4 (definition 1)

As they approached, Langdon saw the entrance was blocked by an enormous steel grate that looked like something used by medieval castles to keep out marauding armies.
Chpt 4 (definition 1)

approached = got near

Langdon felt a deep chill as they approached the body.†
Chpt 6 (definition 1)

He approached carrying a portable light source, which shrouded him in a violet haze.†
Chpt 6 (definition 1)

Langdon turned to see a young woman approaching.†
Chpt 9 (definition 1)

As Langdon loaded his slide projector, he explained that the number PHI was derived from the Fibonacci sequence—a progression famous not only because the sum of adjacent terms equaled the next term, but because the quotients of adjacent terms possessed the astonishing property of approaching the number 1.†
Chpt 19-20 (definition 1)

Up ahead is the Salle des Etats," her grandfather said as they approached the Louvre's most famous room.†
Chpt 21-22 (definition 1)

After everything she'd heard about the Mona Lisa, she felt as if she were approaching royalty.†
Chpt 21-22 (definition 1)

He heard the approaching footsteps out in the hallway.†
Chpt 27-28 (definition 1)

Sophie's eyes were on the rearview mirror again as they approached the rotary.†
Chpt 33-34 (definition 1)

Approaching the door, Bishop Aringarosa would never have imagined the shocking news he was about to receive inside, or the deadly chain of events it would put into motion.†
Chpt 33-34 (definition 1)

Teabing had approached the BBC with a proposal for a historical documentary in which he would expose the explosive history of the Holy Grail to a mainstream television audience.
Chpt 51-52 (definition 2) *

approached = engaged in conversation

My cellular phone must not have been receiving, Aringarosa thought as the Fiat approached the exit for Rome's Ciampino Charter Airport.†
Chpt 59-60 (definition 1)

The clicking of Teabing's crutches approached in the hallway, his pace unusually brisk.†
Chpt 61-62 (definition 1)

And you think that date is approaching?†
Chpt 61-62 (definition 1)

Collet knew the opportunity for a stealth approach had long since passed.
Chpt 65-66 (definition 1) *

approach = getting near

As they approached, a tousled man in wrinkled khakis hurried from the hangar, waved, and slid open the enormous corrugated metal door to reveal a sleek white jet within.†
Chpt 67-68 (definition 1)

Fache motioned to another officer, who approached with handcuffs, and the traffic controller felt a surge of terror.†
Chpt 73-74 (definition 1)

The next time you find yourself with a woman, look in your heart and see if you cannot approach sex as a mystical, spiritual act.†
Chpt 73-74 (definition 1)

Rémy approached up the aisle now, the Heckler Koch pistol cradled in his hand.†
Chpt 79-80 (definition 1)

The Hawker is on final approach.
Chpt 81-82 (definition 3) *

approach = route (way to get somewhere)

That I happen to live there is why the Teacher approached me in the first place.†
Chpt 83-84 (definition 1)

Then he was approached with an extraordinary proposition.†
Chpt 85-86 (definition 1)

A warm wind was now pushing through the station as a train approached with a low rumble.†
Chpt 87-88 (definition 1)

Silas had never been here, but he felt a rising sense of refuge and asylum as he approached the building on foot.†
Chpt 93-94 (definition 1)

Now, as Silas approached the Opus Dei building, the rain began to fall harder, soaking his heavy robe, stinging the wounds of the day before.†
Chpt 93-94 (definition 1)

As the Teacher approached the front passenger door of the parked limousine, Rémy leaned across and opened the door.†
Chpt 93-94 (definition 1)

Instead a young British police officer approached with an umbrella.†
Chpt 93-94 (definition 1)

"Docents wear crimson robes," Langdon said, approaching the center of the church.†
Chpt 97-98 (definition 1)

The Teacher's concentration was broken by several approaching tourists.†
Chpt 97-98 (definition 1)

As they approached the niche, Langdon felt a slow sinking sensation.†
Chpt 97-98 (definition 1)

From the fear in her touch Langdon sensed someone must be approaching, but when he turned to her, she was staring aghast at the top of the black marble sarcophagus.†
Chpt 97-98 (definition 1)

"It looks huge," Sophie whispered as they approached.†
Chpt 97-98 (definition 1)

Langdon approached with a resolute stride, holding the cryptex before him.†
Chpt 101-102 (definition 1)

The captain approached the bed and hoisted a familiar, heavy black briefcase onto a chair.†
Chpt 103-104 (definition 1)

As Sophie approached, she could hear the quiet sounds of sobbing from within.†
Chpt 103-104 (definition 1)

The woman's fervent gaze never wavered as she set down the photo and approached the screened door.†
Chpt 103-104 (definition 1)

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(1) (approach as in: approached the city)
to get closer to (near in space, time, quantity, or quality)

(2) (approach as in: approached her with the proposal)
to begin communication with someone about something -- often a proposal or a delicate topic

(3) (approach as in: use the best approach)
a way of doing something; or a route that leads to a particular place