How to Use touch (someone) for (something) in a Sentence

touch (someone) for (something)

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  • Some of them would stay in touch for years; other would drift apart.
    Kim O'Connell, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2022
  • Some of you will also hear from your kids who have been out of touch for a while.
    Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Colour for ripeness; touch for what will easily come off the branch.
    Hazlitt, 6 Sep. 2023
  • That’s a nice touch for folks who hate plugging in their headsets to charge.
    Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Ballet flats and a straw tote add a prim touch for a balanced finish.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 20 June 2025
  • These sunset-tones can provide the ideal touch for any time of day.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Her satiny peach-y nude lips were an ideal finishing touch for the look.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 26 Sep. 2023
  • This triple-loop pair is the perfect finishing touch for any event.
    Porter Simmons, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
  • The zip pocket on the chest is a nice touch for keeping your phone and wallet handy.
    Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Talk about a smash hit—the cheeky shoes were the perfect whimsical touch for the look.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2024
  • The tiny droplet decals are a perfect finishing touch for these nails.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 19 Oct. 2022
  • When that did not happen, Zaugh stayed in touch for the next 26 years.
    Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Any clean touch for the Bucks’ best clutch performer for the last decade would cause excitement.
    Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Trask has legit pocket presence and a surprising touch for such a strong arm.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2020
  • The Panama hats were also a perfect touch for the setting, of course.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The mesh back is a nice touch for airflow during my more intense workouts and cute with those strappy sports bras.
    Emily Belfiore, PEOPLE.com, 7 July 2021
  • And then there’s Stapleton’s deft touch for southern album rock.
    Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Oct. 2024
  • After a thorough clean, empty the vacuum’s dust cup with a single touch for easy cleanup.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Click here to learn more about Lenzing and get in touch for personalized support.
    Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Like two branches of a tree won’t touch for months but suddenly grow into each other until their trunks are fused.
    Hazlitt, 2 Aug. 2023
  • So Meghan was putting pretzels into a smaller bag—what’s wrong with a thoughtful touch for a houseguest?
    Lucy Dolan-Zalaznick, Vogue, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The dry storage basket is a smart touch for keeping things like snacks and hot dog buns out of ice, and the sturdy drain plug makes cleanup simple.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
  • The casual, girlish Camille in white is the perfect finishing touch for this new style era.
    Blanca De Almandoz, Glamour, 13 June 2025
  • For all the physical improvements that come with a good facial or a massage, sometimes touch for the sake of touch is enough.
    Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The high-traction outsole is another nice touch for days of walking around a theme park, where the pavement can get slippery.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The phallus could have been slotted into a statue for passers-by to touch for good luck or to absorb its protection from back luck.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Feb. 2023
  • While it may not be brandished with Halloween details, this is the perfect finishing touch for any vase in your home.
    Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
  • The pair lost touch for some years before reconnecting in May 2020.
    Lawrence Andrea, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Apr. 2022
  • For Gerry, the handwritten vows will serve as his special touch for the ceremony.
    Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Our Reverse Faux Throw is cozy and fluffy—and the easiest extra touch for a holiday makeover.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024

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