not touch
Example Sentences
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Public health authorities say that to avoid direct exposure to rabies, residents should “respect the space of wildlife” and not touch or approach bats, which are most active around sunset.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
Musk did not touch him, but took a painting of a Tesla, a gift from one of the co-founders, down from the wall and left the room, he said.
From Barron's ● May 18, 2026
Kensington Palace will not comment on plans for private conversations, but it is hard to imagine, taking into account the diplomatic sensitivities, that William will not touch on some difficult subjects during their private audience.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
Fast forward 122 years, and we are still making subjective judgements about a player in an offside position who does not touch the ball.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2025
Laura and Mary looked, but must not touch.
From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder
