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
March now has a six-month losing streak but is touching the line once again and notice it filled the gap from last April.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
As the first months passed, and their audience widened and sent glowing feedback, they began to realize they were having a big impact and touching lives.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
The fence is much wider than the tree I’m touching.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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