as in to seem
to come very close to being
that behavior touches on insanity
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Characterized by embracing your natural shape and texture—imperfections and all—the trend is a fitting one for 2025, as the year already seems to be celebrating a distinct come-as-you-are vibe as far as beauty goes.—
Dulce Moncada,
Glamour,
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The odometer-like graphic seems to resonate with everyday readers.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Pictures of the necropsy show a team of scientists huddled around the 397-pound animal, which closely resembles a modern baby elephant.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But nationwide, there's little that resembles the widespread cash payments that many advocates, like Hampton, originally envisioned.—
Henry Larweh,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Leff suggested using disinfectant wipes to sanitize flyers' seat areas, since with airflow and filtration will spread smells, sprays, or perfumes.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, reports from China suggested that the country was mulling a ban or a reduction on the number of Hollywood films.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Touch (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/touch%20%28on%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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