as in touches (on)
to come very close to being
that response trenches on outright rudeness
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Brunson is at his best when everything is at its worst, blessed with belief that seems at times desperate and determination that can feel almost manic.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026 -
Jim had an integrity that seems rare in this world.—
Carl Kurlander,
Deadline,
13 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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“Trenches (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trenches%20%28on%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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