Example Sentences

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It had touched a two-year high earlier this month as the company announced a raft of new orders, but it’s still a far cry from a March 1, 2019, record close of $400.62.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

Before its turnaround, the buck had touched its weakest level since early 2022.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 4, 2025

So I kind of could see where Agatha had touched.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025

This case, the statement said, had "touched many people across our counties, and all the Safeguarding Partnerships involved in this statement have been truly shocked".

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

Unconsciously, she raised a hand to the side of her neck where I had touched her, held it there a moment, then let it fall.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss