as in to seem
to come very close to being
that behavior touches on insanity
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The reason is that investors don’t seem to like the idea of fractional share ownership, so reducing the share price makes the stock feel more accessible.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026 -
New York seems to be heeding that advice early on.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Designed to resemble the railroad dining cars of its era, the stainless-steel landmark is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
31 May 2026
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The mold shapes itself into a tall biped that resembles a stick figure or distorted skeleton.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The latest exchange of strikes between the United States and Iran suggests that a deal may yet be some way off.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The document suggests that Patriot Front is increasingly seeking to appeal to these groups and forge alliances with them.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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“Touch (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch%20%28on%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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