as in to touch (on)
to come very close to being
that response trenches on outright rudeness
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The White House did not address whether Tuesday’s vote would lead to Trump relying more heavily on executive action — something the president himself seemed to suggest during his interview with Kudlow.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
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Perhaps this focus explains why Hedda’s relationships with the male characters seem underdeveloped.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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All species have a protective wax covering that resembles a fish scale and serves as a protective shield against predators.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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If your suitcase currently resembles a laundry free-for-all, consider this your sign to upgrade for the new year.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Trench (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trench%20%28on%29. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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