as in seems
to come very close to being
that behavior touches on insanity
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Verb
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That guy selling records seems pretty cool.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026 -
The mid-tournament tweak seems to be working.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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The Edge Class ships are particularly appealing, with Infinite Veranda staterooms that add open-air access to more cabins; the transformable moving Magic Carpet area; and a pool deck that more closely resembles a luxury resort than a traditional ship.—
Madison Flager,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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None of this resembles a culture fading away.—
John Kennedy,
VIBE.com,
9 June 2026
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Saturday’s forecast suggests around a 50% chance of rain in the vicinity of the cave system, as Laos enters its annual rainy season.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Research suggests wildfire mitigation work pays off.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Touches (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touches%20%28on%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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