touching
Example Sentences
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“Death of the Last Cowhand” here is a touching poem by rancher Linda Hasselstrom memorializing the last days of a nonagenarian cowboy who literally died with his boots on.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Healthcare unemployment has crept up since touching an all-time low in 2022.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
“She Knows Too Much” has a touching cameo from his late friend and frequent collaborator Mac Miller.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
"There are even some rather moving, rather touching details -- namely, its silk lining shows clear signs of perspiration," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
The X marking the treasure was right next to the oval, almost touching it, in fact.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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