touch on/upon

phrasal verb

touched on/upon; touching on/upon; touches on/upon

: 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.

: to come close to (something) : to almost be (something)

Her actions touched on treason.

Examples of touch on/upon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The students touch on class, religion, language, geopolitics, and even Benin’s government, a staunch ally of France with an increasingly authoritarian leader. —

Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024 When writing music, Matty Healy would rather not touch on his personal life. —

Daniela Avila, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024 Chef Martha Ortiz imparts a feminine touch on classic Mexican dishes at Tuch de Luna. —

Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2024 Between Will & Harper, Queendom, and Frida, DOC NYC elevated the profile of several films that touch on LGBTQ themes. —

Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for touch on/upon

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