touching
Example Sentences
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“Death of the Last Cowhand” here is a touching poem by rancher Linda Hasselstrom memorializing the last days of a nonagenarian cowboy who literally died with his boots on.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Healthcare unemployment has crept up since touching an all-time low in 2022.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
Videos on TikTok appear to show visitors standing and filming within touching distance of the animals.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
“She Knows Too Much” has a touching cameo from his late friend and frequent collaborator Mac Miller.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
The al-mirajes followed in a long line, single file, the tip of one al-miraj’s horn just touching the white tail of the one in front.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.