touched up

Example Sentences

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The parish priest said the paintings had simply been touched up following recent water damage - but said he did not "understand the fuss" in any case.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Some touched up their makeup during a lunch break before returning to the courtroom to see him again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

In his only start against the Rangers, he was touched up for seven runs in 2 1/3 innings at Globe Life Field on June 4.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023

To top it all off, the paint throughout the home must be touched up.

From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2023

Mr. Freeman touched up the dark roots on the head of a lady school board member and asked if Principal Principal needed help.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson