More or less
More or less adverb - Very close to but not completely.
Touch and more or less are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Touch" instead an adverb phrase "More or less".
Touch
Touch noun - The state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation.
More or less and touch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "More or less" instead an adverb "Touch".
Both terms in one sentence
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However, you do have the right to an attorney at any time—and the police more or less have to let you call that person enough times to get in touch and make sure that they're on their way.
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A naginata blade is forged in the same fashion as a katana or wakazashi, and thus it's a crime (more or less capital) for a non-samurai to wield a true naginata (and possibly even touch it).
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There's also a bit of this between Angier and his double (whose drunken antics have quite the theatric touch) There are hints that the two Bordens differ on this as well—one is a technician, the other more or less along for the ride.
Source: Film / The Prestige
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