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 -
At points this season, this seemed like the roster capable of breaking that trend.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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The room resembles the set of an aggressively cheerful children’s TV show.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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Most teams’ year-over-year rankings resemble cardiograms, ricocheting up and down peaks and valleys as the farm is depleted and replenished over and over in the pursuit of championships.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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During a news briefing the following day, President Donald Trump baselessly suggested the collision was the result of the Federal Aviation Administration’s diversity hiring goals.—
Katie Smith,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Robinson suggests trying a ginger syrup and adding it to your favorite Collins cocktail or anything bubbly.—
Patrice J. Williams,
Essence,
10 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 22 Feb. 2025.
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