touch on/upon
phrasal verb
touched on/upon; touching on/upon; touches on/upon
1
: 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.
2
: to come close to (something) : to almost be (something)
Her actions touched on treason.
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The positions being eliminated touch on various departments, including positions that serve students of color.
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Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2025
Workshops and information sessions touch on a wide variety of topics, and quite a few presenters are bringing their expertise from out-of-town museums.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Feb. 2025
These promises touch on every part of American life.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
The right wing has the highest degree of game-breaking touch on the roster.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
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Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2025
Workshops and information sessions touch on a wide variety of topics, and quite a few presenters are bringing their expertise from out-of-town museums.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Feb. 2025
These promises touch on every part of American life.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
The right wing has the highest degree of game-breaking touch on the roster.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Touch on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touch%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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