1.   Soap opera had come to life within touching distance.

2.   Yet the figure was still beyond touching distance.

3.   Being both a woman and a child, I was right in the center, actually within touching distance of Dr. King.

4.   Politicians fear they risk extinction of their careers if they get within touching distance of proposed reforms.

5.   Visitors will be able to view the forest through soaring windows, intended to give a sense of being within touching distance of the gorillas.

6.   Arsenal, which is the clear favorite after winning eight league and cup games in a row, is within touching distance of the Premier League title.

7.   He was almost in touching distance of the jury.

8.   Visitors were kept as far away as possible from the stars, but still strained to within touching distance.

9.   If it is, England should emerge with a win under their belts and that elusive Grand Slam within touching distance.

10.   A victory for United could put them within touching distance of the top but Ferguson has continued to play down the revival.