trench (on)

as in to touch (on)
to come very close to being that response trenches on outright rudeness

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  • A day after clinching the division title, the Dodgers did not take batting practice on the field but Muncy took ground balls at third base for quite awhile and seemed to be moving freely.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
  • One lesson the Pioneers seemed to have down pat Friday was how to convert on a short field.
    Frank Rajkowski, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
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  • Trump touched on those issues as well in a rambling UN address that more closely resembled his campaign speech, filled with attacks and lists of achievements.
    Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
  • This has allowed the company to maximize the space available in the vehicle’s sleek cabin and turn the van into something resembling a chic hotel room on wheels.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Trench (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trench%20%28on%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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