as in bordering (on)
to come very close to being
that behavior touches on insanity
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The most recent season concluded with a cliffhanger, with the Fifteenth Doctor regenerating into a form resembling Rose Tyler, the companion portrayed by Billie Piper.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026 -
The care team at the various NICUs dressed their tiniest patients up in outfits resembling multiple aspects of the World Cup.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The seeming endorsement by the ADA of the current administration’s approach to science and of its attacks on freedom of speech is unconscionable.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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After Monday’s ruling, social media lit up with criticism for Sorsby regaining eligibility minus the first two games of the 2026 season, while others pointed out the seeming absurdity.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2026
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“Touching (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touching%20%28on%29. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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