as in seemed
to come very close to being
that behavior touches on insanity
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Pickens’ answer to the Star-Telegram seemed less optimistic.—
Nick Harris
June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026 -
Robinson wasn't the only Knick who seemed fed up with Wembanyama.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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The National Republican Senatorial Committee posted a pro-Collins video on X that resembled a 1980s video game.—
Patrick Whittle,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Will voters back the political newcomer, Marine Veteran, and oyster farmer who has already had to answer for a tattoo of a skull and crossbones that resembled a Nazi symbol?—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Lisheng Wang, a China economist at investment bank Goldman Sachs, said the readout suggested Beijing is in no rush to roll out broad stimulus measures.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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Later that night, Fran suggested that her brother had made dinner awkward, but the woman felt the situation itself was the true source of embarrassment.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Touched (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touched%20%28on%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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