touching

Example Sentences

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Death is not the only source of lasting pain, of course: Ms. Carr writes with touching power of the divorce-related family separations of her own girlhood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

His smile and touching empathy were infectious, as was his impactful capacity to reach out, build relationships, help and support those around him.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The actor shared a touching message to his two teenage daughters in an interview released on Netflix hours after his death, part of the docuseries ‘Famous Last Words.’

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

She was forever touching us with the soft tip of her trunk, reassuring us, and reassuring herself maybe.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo