as in to seem
to come very close to being
that behavior touches on insanity
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Yet if the execution is poor, customers do seem to clock the lackluster results.—
Kaleigh Moore,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025 -
That momentum seemed to come to a halt after Trump issued his executive order on crypto in late January.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2025
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The drink resembles a typical chai, but the topping is where the drink gets its fruity flavor.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2025
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Characteristics of panthers Florida panthers resemble the cougars and pumas found in the American West, with beige or tan fur and white markings underneath.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Vance publicly suggested defying a court order, and Musk is increasingly calling for the judges who block the administration to be impeached.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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What's more, history suggests that this path will bode well for them.—
Chris Yogerst / Made by History,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Touch (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch%20%28on%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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