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touching

[tuhch-ing] / ˈtʌtʃ ɪŋ /


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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

Shrinking it more aggressively could tighten financial conditions without touching rates, giving him a tool to satisfy the inflation-focused hawks while preserving the option to cut rates later.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Leandros then joined him on stage, accompanied by a 70-member choir, for a touching finale.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

So I stopped touching her, but I asked her if she wanted me to read to her.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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