touch on
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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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So they often try to stay in touch on a more regular basis to build trust and rapport.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
It will also touch on the challenges they faced along the way, including a coup in the Comoros, being shot at, as well as Sir David's famous encounter with gorillas in Rwanda.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 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
Now she’s two wins away from putting the finishing touch on what has been a dream Olympics—with a gold medal around her neck.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
The wait was much longer this time, and I was learning about the strange summer hibernation of Susquinian when I felt a light touch on my shoulder.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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