as in to seem
to come very close to being
that behavior touches on insanity
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Jim Acosta's days at CNN are done, but his feud with President Donald Trump seems far from over.—
Jay Stahl,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025 -
In addition to cutting Smith, Indianapolis seems unlikely to re-sign center Ryan Kelly, who is also an unrestricted free agent.—
James Boyd,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Doctors suspected polio after symptoms resembled the virus, which was confirmed in tests conducted in Amman, the capital of Jordan, the agency said.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Empty storage trailers, cars and buses sit scattered across some parking lots that resemble junkyards.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the final shot of Mullen standing by the water, De Niro's face suggests so much: regret, worry, or even satisfaction with what he's done.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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The experts also suggest washing sweaters made of protein fibers and synthetic material (acrylic, nylon and others) separately. Put them in a mesh bag and wash with cold water only.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Touch (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch%20%28on%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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