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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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
So far, Burnham’s pitch has been “very light touch on the detail, more about the principles,” said Luke Sullivan, Starmer’s former political director.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
I put the finishing touch on my letter to Lena and hand the pages over to him.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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