as in seemed
to come very close to being
that behavior touches on insanity
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Pedro had painted the model in bright colors—red, blue, and yellow—and the circular ballet of the trio against the green jungle didn’t feel out of place; rather, the birds seemed to enjoy the homage being paid to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026 -
The dynamic seemed a combination of engagement, respect and deference in the fledgling relationships.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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The shoes were made with a glossy patent leather material that resembled the high shine texture of her coat.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to the outlet, Dalby and a forensic analyst with the Texas Rangers believed the photo likely resembled Norman.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Police said evidence suggested Salat was aware of the victim’s age and attempted to meet with the child in person.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
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Information widely available within the industry suggested that land movement related to hurricane activity was a threat to pipelines.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 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 12 Jan. 2026.
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