touch on/upon
phrasal verb
touched on/upon; touching on/upon; touches on/upon
1
: to briefly talk or write about (something) : to mention (something) briefly
The reports touched on many important points.
She touches upon the issue in the article but never fully explains it.
2
: to come close to (something) : to almost be (something)
Her actions touched on treason.
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The morning shows like Today and Good Morning America have transformed into lifestyle brands that touch on health, food and fashion, while the Sunday public affairs shows now set the news agenda with newsmaking political interviews.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Gifford, whose videos touch on everything from being a mother to fashion and shopping, has amassed more than 956,000 followers between her Instagram and TikTok accounts.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 30 May 2025
Charles’s speech to Canada’s Parliament on Tuesday, which was prepared by the prime minister’s office, will also touch on Carney’s plan to lower costs for consumers and public safety.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 27 May 2025
After another scored on a groundout, Finlee Williams launched a home run to left field, the final touch on the first-inning offensive onslaught.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
Gifford, whose videos touch on everything from being a mother to fashion and shopping, has amassed more than 956,000 followers between her Instagram and TikTok accounts.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 30 May 2025
Charles’s speech to Canada’s Parliament on Tuesday, which was prepared by the prime minister’s office, will also touch on Carney’s plan to lower costs for consumers and public safety.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 27 May 2025
After another scored on a groundout, Finlee Williams launched a home run to left field, the final touch on the first-inning offensive onslaught.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
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“Touch on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touch%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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