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touching (on)

verb

Definition of touching (on)

present participle of touch (on)

as in bordering (on)

to come very close to being that behavior touches on insanity

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Loafers, slingbacks, or other elevated shoes keep the ensemble from resembling PJs.

— Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 18 July 2026
Perhaps this can kickstart Sasaki into something resembling consistency.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026

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Despite the seeming ubiquity of its advertising, Liberty is not the sector’s biggest backer of ads.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 July 2026
Think nudes that blend into your fingers like a subtle tint, or a pop of red that instantly livens up a wardrobe full of neutrals without seeming overly loud.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 July 2026

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