touch
verb (used with object)
to put the hand, finger, etc., on or into contact with (something) to feel it.
were touching
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past progressiveof touch.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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“You’re able to know exactly how it was grown, how it was packaged, what hands were touching it, what machinery was touching it, and how it got to the market.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
As for those immediate beneficiaries to an end of hostilities in the Gulf, Hartnett and his colleagues noted that REITs were touching new highs this week.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
The North African team were touching distance away from ending a 50-year curse and lifting the cup when they were awarded a controversial last-gasp penalty.
From Barron's ● Jan. 19, 2026
Scandals involving breakups, fighting among friends and erratic behavior were among the highlights, but so were touching moments on shows known for having a lot less drama.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2025
A dozen strokes and his feet were touching bottom!
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
