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  • present participle of touch.
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touching

[tuhch-ing] / ˈtʌtʃ ɪŋ /


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The two pieces represent a stark contrast in experiences during the same conflict, once again touching upon the theme of hope amid disturbance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Traditional funeral practices in this region also involve touching the bodies of the dead; when health workers tried to block that from happening, residents only became more suspicious.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

It can also be transmitted by touching contaminated objects such as needles, bedding or clothing.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The conversation was wide-ranging, touching on just about every part of the business.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

This time Roadrunner ran ahead into the trees, far faster than I could, and I wasn’t too sure whether Henrietta’s feet were touching the ground.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones




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