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are touching
  • present progressive of touch.

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Both are sure they know what they are touching.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Lastly, make sure no items are touching so that the water can flow and wash effectively.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

“Equity markets are touching all-time highs, so clearly politics isn’t a huge concern right now.”

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

In whatever we are touching, there’s gonna be an activism component.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2024

When I'm standing so close our sleeves are touching, I whisper quietly enough that Willem and Leo won’t overhear.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse