as in seemed
to come very close to being
that behavior touches on insanity
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This focus on community seemed like no coincidence, as the more volatile retail climate forces brands to double down on their direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026 -
Investors seemed more enthused about Meta Platform's AI prospects, driving shares more than 10% higher.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The bronze doors and concrete walls with remarkably few windows looked ancient, and the building more closely resembled a student dormitory awaiting demolition than an institution where precious cultural assets from around the world were collected and stored.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Nicholas Miller guided a drone through the sky on a path that ended with a strike on a target that resembled a tank.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Gregor Gregersen, founder of precious-metals dealer Silver Bullion, said the abrupt nature of the drop suggested something a bit other than orderly profit-taking.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Others suggested that a more accessible Boulder could encourage people to stay longer.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Touched (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touched%20%28on%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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