touch on
Idioms-
Also, touch upon.
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Mention briefly or casually in passing, as in He barely touched on the subject of immigration . [First half of 1600s]
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Approach closely, verge on, as in This frenzy touched on clinical insanity . [Early 1800s]
Example Sentences
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Stafford, 38, won his first MVP award and — if preseason joint practices and workouts are any indication — shows no signs that he lost a step or velocity and touch on his passes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
In the Williams' case, he actually was the goalscorer so any touch on the arm means the goal must be ruled out.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
The singer put his own touch on the home, replacing the iron railings and adding a dance studio to the property.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
The talks are also expected to touch on Gaza, as diplomatic efforts to kickstart the devastated Palestinian territory's reconstruction are at a standstill.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
His mind had paused in puzzled frustration at the golden corner of an eye when Zahotep’s touch on his shoulder brought him with a start out of his daydreaming.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
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