as in to touch (on)
to come very close to being
that response trenches on outright rudeness
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Later, while Williams was in prison for a different crime, a man who had shared a cell with him wrote a letter to the district attorney, saying Williams seemed very interested in the DNA testing that had been done in the case.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
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Romero seems to be flirting with a potential move to Spain this summer, which might explain why Spurs tried to sign Guehi earlier this year.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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These jeans from Amazon, complete with functional pockets and a roomy, lightweight design, closely resemble one of Gaines’ go-to pairs.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Stratton wore a bra that resembled the old Diva’s Championship.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Trench (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trench%20%28on%29. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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