as in touches (on)
to come very close to being
that response trenches on outright rudeness
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But the president seems to have placed that effort on hold for the time being.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026 -
For now, though, an uprising seems unlikely.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Tryn Double-breasted Blazer is crafted from a drapey, stretch fabric that resembles the off-duty look Aritzia is known for (but at a way lower price).—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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Using the Subaru Telescope located at the summit of the extinct volcano Maunkea in Hawai'i, astronomers have captured a stunning image of a spiral galaxy that resembles a spinning cosmic wheel.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Trenches (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trenches%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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