common touch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of common touch
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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But in a way, Trump did have the common touch.
From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2025
Pope Francis had set himself the goal of bringing a Catholic church he believed had lost its common touch, back closer to the people.
From BBC ● May 7, 2025
Folk singers have crooned about it, politicians seeking a common touch take a sip when hunting for votes, and traditional ceremonies terminate at dusk with tonto parties.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 1, 2024
Even after Pope Francis appointed him as a bishop in 2015, O’Connell never lost his common touch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2023
If you’re tempted to use it to show that you have the common touch, make clear that you know better: Now, ain’t that a shame!
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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