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Example Sentences

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On social media, the debate turned sharper, touching on how Indian representation is received, framed and sometimes flattened on global stages.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

At an event at the Vatican on Wednesday, Parolin said: "I imagine we'll talk about everything that's happened in recent days -- we can't avoid touching on these topics."

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The story is about a family that makes low-budget horror movies together, touching on the growing tensions their lack of success creates among them and the lengths they will go to for their latest project.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

The nuclear-secrets allegations add a strategic twist touching on China’s battle-readiness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

From the perspective of the law, this was another moment where Dr. Strayer was touching on the state of mind of the person texting.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel