- present participle of touch.
touching
Example Sentences
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So I’m thrilled about the project and how it’s touching people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Even without these limitations, to hand over one’s vision to someone else, and conversely, to shoulder the responsibility for realizing it are both touching acts of trust.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
A SpaceX rocket has made an unexpected appearance off Christmas Island after touching down in the Indian Ocean following a test flight from Texas on 24 July.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Markets have had a mixed reaction to the moves, with long-term US bond yields touching multi-decade highs as investors digest having less data on how the Fed will make monetary policy.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
First, she sat next to me, and I brought my book so close to my nose, they were almost touching.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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