touching on

Example Sentences

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The conversation was wide-ranging, touching on just about every part of the business.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Grohl demoed more than 50 songs - typically in the middle of the night, many of them instrumental, touching on influences as diverse as Massive Attack, Pink Floyd and Bad Brains.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

For the tale of an emotional affair touching on issues of mental health, a first-time filmmaker gives Peet what could be the meatiest role of her career.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I loved the challenge of exploring alien intellectual territory and touching on different means and methods of thought.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Gray fingers of moonlight parted the clouds, touching on blue ridges and black trees dusted with snow.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee