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touch upon



VERB
bear on
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
be immaterial be irrelevant be of no consequence




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The exhibit would also touch upon the scandals that overshadowed Galliano’s professional life.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

It likely will touch upon a host of issues that could prove crucial for growth prospects in the world’s two largest economies.

From Barron's Oct. 27, 2025

Yeah, there are a couple of jokes here and there that touch upon it.

From Salon Oct. 21, 2024

Over the next 40 minutes, the group appear to touch upon highly sensitive military issues, including the ongoing debate over whether Germany should send Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.

From BBC Mar. 7, 2024

Paralysed with fear, I felt its clammy touch upon my chin before I sat bolt upright.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling




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