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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ECB President Christine Lagarde speaks Thursday but the rules don’t allow her to touch on monetary policy, KBC Bank analysts said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
He deployed a charm offensive throughout his stay here, confident in the impact of his personal touch on world leaders, often seen patting Xi on the back and repeatedly calling him his friend.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
White House principal deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said discussions will touch on the proposed U.S.-China board of trade and the U.S.-China board of investment.
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
It claimed to “be more careful to give accurate, safe, non-alarmist information when questions touch on symptoms, medications, nutrition, or recovery.”
From Slate ● May 6, 2026
I need time to process the data, but we can touch on it in the morning.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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