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touch on

  1. Approach closely, verge on, as in This frenzy touched on clinical insanity . [Early 1800s]

  2. Mention briefly or casually in passing, as in He barely touched on the subject of immigration . [First half of 1600s]



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On the trade tariffs announced by Trump, Mr Boulos said they had "zero net-effect" for most African countries as they touched on "small trade volumes" from the continent.

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The story touches on matters of body image and sexual autonomy within their community of immigrant women, who are often shown toiling inside a garment factory amid the sweltering summer heat of 1987.

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LeBron James, whom we last saw on the court grimacing after a hip flexor strain, didn’t have much burst to the basket or much touch on his shot.

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Moore brought a jolt of emotional energy to the room with a speech that touched on her own career in the face of playing an aging actress in ‘The Substance.’

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In 2024, the Trojans brought in a starting cornerback, starting defensive tackle and kicker to put the finishing touches on its depth chart.

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