How to Use touch (someone) for (something) in a Sentence
touch (someone) for (something)
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Some of them would stay in touch for years; other would drift apart.
—Kim O'Connell, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2022
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After that, the two women lost touch for a few decades.
—Rachael Bedard, The New Yorker, 7 May 2022
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Talk about a smash hit—the cheeky shoes were the perfect whimsical touch for the look.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2024
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When that did not happen, Zaugh stayed in touch for the next 26 years.
—Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2023
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Colour for ripeness; touch for what will easily come off the branch.
—Hazlitt, 6 Sep. 2023
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That’s a nice touch for folks who hate plugging in their headsets to charge.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 23 Mar. 2023
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Ferguson and Whiteman kept in touch for more than a year.
—Amber Ferguson, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
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This triple-loop pair is the perfect finishing touch for any event.
—Porter Simmons, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
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Her satiny peach-y nude lips were an ideal finishing touch for the look.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 26 Sep. 2023
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The tiny droplet decals are a perfect finishing touch for these nails.
—Gabi Thorne, Allure, 19 Oct. 2022
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Now's your chance to snag Federer's Midas touch for less.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Men's Health, 27 Sep. 2022
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The pair lost touch for some years before reconnecting in May 2020.
—Lawrence Andrea, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Apr. 2022
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The mesh back is a nice touch for airflow during my more intense workouts and cute with those strappy sports bras.
—Emily Belfiore, PEOPLE.com, 7 July 2021
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Almost every touch for the guard drew two YSU defenders.
—Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 3 Mar. 2023
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Trask has legit pocket presence and a surprising touch for such a strong arm.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2020
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The phallus could have been slotted into a statue for passers-by to touch for good luck or to absorb its protection from back luck.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Feb. 2023
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Like two branches of a tree won’t touch for months but suddenly grow into each other until their trunks are fused.
—Hazlitt, 2 Aug. 2023
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Robert and Trevor lost touch for nine years When Trevor turned 13, his relationship with Robert hit a major roadblock — one that kept them apart for nearly a decade.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2023
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Dear Amy: My closest friend has been virtually out of touch for almost two years — since her mother died.
—Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 5 Feb. 2022
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For Gerry, the handwritten vows will serve as his special touch for the ceremony.
—Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 4 Jan. 2024
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The two lost touch for years before reconnecting in 2018, leading to a whirlwind romance.
—Emy Lacroix, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
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New York CIty's hottest restaurant now boasts an extra personal touch for vino lovers.
—Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2024
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Out of touch for many years, some reconnected through Facebook and at Ray's funeral.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
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These days, Fink is reserving his heavier touch for other issues.
—Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 26 May 2022
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Evie Crossbody Bag in Leather This bag’s delicate ditsy floral print is the perfect finishing touch for all your spring looks.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2024
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Ruching and tie details lend these flares a balletic touch for all your upcoming barre classes.
—Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Oct. 2022
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Johnson, a senior forward, needed only a touch for the decisive goal.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 31 Mar. 2023
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Price at time of publish: $80 Simple yet elegant, this bag tag and tee holder is the perfect finishing touch for your favorite golfer’s bag.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2023
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Our favorite special touch for the anniversary car comes in the form of the molecular cloth seats, which VW says are unique for each of the 1984 vehicles being produced—like a snowflake or fingerprint.
—Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 24 July 2023
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The luggage can also be monogrammed with initials or a name if travelers are looking for a personalized touch for their piece.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2023
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