barely touch

Examples (10)

• She had barely touched her food, feeling too nervous to eat.
• The child's fingers barely touched the fragile butterfly's wing.
• He barely touched the surface of the problem during his brief presentation.
• The branches were so high, he could barely touch them even on tiptoes.
• She was so tired she barely touched the pillow before falling asleep.
• The paint was still wet, so I barely touched the wall to avoid smudging it.
• During the delicate operation, the surgeon's instruments barely touched the sensitive tissue.
• He was so engrossed in his book that he barely touched the coffee cup beside him.
• The artist used a fine brush to barely touch the canvas, creating a subtle texture.
• Despite his anger, he managed to barely touch her shoulder as a sign of minimal comfort.