as in to seem
to come very close to being
that behavior touches on insanity
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By Sunday, that loss seemed a distant memory, though, and for good reason.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025 -
That could be the cherry on top of the sundae for the Oilers, who seem to have the Stars figured out in almost every way.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
26 May 2025
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Lyle founded a massive beautification program, raising more the $250,000 to install greenery to help prison life to resemble the outside world.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
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For long periods of Saturday’s 3-1 away win against Fulham, Everton resembled the walking wounded.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Pompeii’s distinctive homes The removal of thresholds, missing decorations and portions of cut masonry at the entrance suggest the house undergoing a renovation — but the disruption wasn’t significant enough to keep people from living there or seeking refuge during the eruption.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Pollock suggests adding a mocktail garden bar, a flower bar, and mini takeaway baskets with wildflower seeds to tie the theme together in a memorable way.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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“Touch (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch%20%28on%29. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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