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The phrase "approached a number" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the act of getting closer to a specific quantity or figure, often in a mathematical or statistical context.
Example: "The researchers approached a number that indicated a significant correlation between the variables."
Alternatives: "neared a figure" or "came close to a total".
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The company has approached a number of major airlines about implementing the service.
The company said it had approached a number of unnamed third parties about possible transactions.
Before coming to the Pinacothèque, Kremer and his wife approached a number of leading French museums.
It is understood that Unilever has approached a number of the major retailers in an attempt to increase prices.
Brazilian officials have approached a number of countries about potential partnerships, including the United States, India, France, Russia and Britain.
Over the years Reem approached a number of record companies about producing the CD, but with no success.
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He approaches a number of African-Americans, strangers apparently, and doles out stray nuggets of advice and wisdom, deploying the salty language of the street.
With the holiday season fast approaching a number of them are searching for both men's and women's electric shavers and razors.
After arriving in London, Dale tried to sell the head to scientists, approaching a number of anatomists and phrenologists.
As the 30th anniversary of Star Trek was approaching, a number of plans were being put into place.
First, we are approaching a number of practices and identifying thousands of patients.
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