touched

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By the turn of the 20th century, railroads touched every corner of the U.S., reaching far beyond industrial Midwestern cities to the Plains and with many more paths across the continent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

This included questions over the use of PPE and whether the uniform found in the back of the car had been touched or disturbed upon discovery by people not wearing suitable protective clothing.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

But within hours, AI-generated images were created, with one showing him laughing as a make-up artist touched up the blood on his face.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

When the team nicknamed the “Blue Sharks” first touched down in America, they looked likely to be returning home almost immediately.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

With his good hand he touched his clan-tattoos, tracing the pair of fine dotted lines that followed each cheekbone.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver