touch on/upon
phrasal verb
touched on/upon; touching on/upon; touches on/upon
1
: to briefly talk or write about (something) : to mention (something) briefly
The reports touched on many important points.
She touches upon the issue in the article but never fully explains it.
2
: to come close to (something) : to almost be (something)
Her actions touched on treason.
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The show does not appear to touch on politics or current events, based on the two preview episodes mentioned in a New York Times report, which is both a predictable brand move and an aggravating decision.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
Yes, this Bossy Girl’s series will touch on all the aforementioned issues.
—Paige Francis, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The speech may touch on Trump's vision for America's role on the global stage, including potential efforts to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Look right, look left:Trump will survey a landscape transformed in speech to Congress
The president is expected touch on various parts of his legislative agenda, from national security to economic policy.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2025
Yes, this Bossy Girl’s series will touch on all the aforementioned issues.
—Paige Francis, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
The speech may touch on Trump's vision for America's role on the global stage, including potential efforts to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Look right, look left:Trump will survey a landscape transformed in speech to Congress
The president is expected touch on various parts of his legislative agenda, from national security to economic policy.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for touch on/upon
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“Touch on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touch%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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