touching on

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One man, who joined the SYP at the same time as Linden as a teenager, said Linden's touching, on the face or the cheek or the neck, was "relentless".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Sieg emphasized that his business is hiring advisors while deploying AI, touching on an inherent tension between humans and tech in his industry.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

For the tale of an emotional affair touching on issues of mental health, a first-time filmmaker gives Peet what could be the meatiest role of her career.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Despite dealing with an oratorio, “The Choral” is more of a medley, briefly touching on one theme after another, but never convincingly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

“Two new faces in one day,” Graham said gently, knowing he was touching on a delicate subject.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss