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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I was surprised to see “Lorne” touch on both of these factors, and even more startled to find myself respecting Michaels’ reluctance to apologize for any of his decisions.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
So they often try to stay in touch on a more regular basis to build trust and rapport.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
The Supreme Court decision didn’t touch on the de minimis rule.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
When Duvall was checking out Southern churches as he researched “The Apostle,” which he wrote, directed and starred in, the two were frequently in touch on the phone.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
I felt its cold touch on the back of my neck as I all but tumbled in the narrow space between the front seat and mine.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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