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The virus can be spread between humans who come into contact with an infected person’s blood or fluids or by touching contaminated surfaces.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

“That was fun for me — touching fabrics, looking at trends, embellishments, appliques, everything,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The vital victory stretched Arsenal's lead to five points ahead of Manchester City, who have a game in hand, and put league silverware in touching distance after three successive second-placed finishes.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

That launch brought AI to the consumer mainstream, touching off a mad scramble for tech companies to update their AI plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

She was forever touching us with the soft tip of her trunk, reassuring us, and reassuring herself maybe.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo