as in touches (on)
to come very close to being
that response trenches on outright rudeness
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That guy selling records seems pretty cool.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026 -
The mid-tournament tweak seems to be working.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
7 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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