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The phrase "within touching distance" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it when referring to something that is close enough to touch. For example, "The finish line was within touching distance and I crossed it with a feeling of immense satisfaction."
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Even within touching distance.
Europe were within touching distance.
Many are now within touching distance of delivering transformative therapies.
"I'm within touching distance now of next week," he said.
"We're within touching distance now, said the midfielder.
Maybe not, but they are still within touching distance.
A 14th grand slam is within touching distance.
Now another record is unexpectedly within touching distance.
Another hold keeps him within touching distance – on paper, at least.
The striking down the ground kept the visitors within touching distance, even after Handscomb departed.
Oxford keep within touching distance as the Surrey bend, which will favour Cambridge, nears.
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