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.

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Hundreds of former players and colleagues posted on social media to mourn his death and touch on the impact de Lannoy had on their lives. —

Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025 The resolution is one of several bills and other proposals this year that touch on hot-button and divisive political issues. —

Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2025 Here, in chronological order, are 11 tracks — all but one by the Band — that touch on the breadth of his music. —

Jon Pareles, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025 The orders will also touch upon bringing back the federal workforce to offices. —

Emily Brooks, The Hill, 19 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for touch on/upon

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