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touching

[tuhch-ing] / ˈtʌtʃ ɪŋ /


Example Sentences

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It's touching and poignant, but a clattering breakbeat is a distraction from the sentiment.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

The dollar is 0.1% higher at 162.17 yen after earlier touching 162.40 yen, highest intraday level since 1986, FactSet data show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

It’s as good as Jolie playing herself, and it’s that touching, too.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

Ayo, it was really touching to see Syd naming Tina her chef de cuisine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

I want to be uncomfortable with this stranger touching my face, but there is something about her that seems so familiar.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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