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touched (on)

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Definition of touched (on)

past tense of touch (on)

as in seemed

to come very close to being that behavior touches on insanity

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Even after spending hours at the match and, for many, facing a long commute home, people still seemed energized by the experience.

— Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026
Despite any accolades that may have come, the environment for an independent artist seemed gloomier than ever.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

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Text messages suggested d4vd had manipulated Celeste, even after their breakup in November 2024, the prosecution wrote.

— Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Clark suggested Cannon re-edit and overdub the recording with the stronger bass drums that would become Cannon’s trademark sound and nickname inspiration.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 July 2026

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