He kept them within striking distance before finally taking over.

Matthew, whose three 3-pointers in the first half kept the Gaels within striking distance, sparked a 10-0 run to start the second half.

With the Tigers off to a hot start, the Warriors kept within striking distance.

Even if they are not confined, they are usually guarded by someone and kept within a certain area or distance.

The Celtics had control on this game throughout, but the 76ers kept within striking distance into the 4th quarter.

Any flight was temporary, so in turning north he had kept himself within striking distance of the enemy.

Petrovic's jump shot kept the Nets within striking distance.

Byrd took over in the sixth and continued to keep the Astros within striking distance.

We were careful always to keep a rock pile within quick running distance, but we didn't see any of the flying reptiles.

The miscue kept Philadelphia within striking distance, down by only 14-7.