come in/into contact with

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1

: to touch (something)

Do not let your skin come in/into contact with the acid.

2

: to see and begin communicating with (someone)

It was during that time that native people first came in/into contact with the settlers.

Examples of come in/into contact with in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

San Diego County public health officials on Wednesday were looking for people who may have come in contact with two bats found at separate locations in Escondido last weekend who later tested positive for rabies. — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026

This typically requires close or prolonged contact, such as kissing or sharing drinks, utensils or other items that come into contact with saliva. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026

Consumers should also wash items and surfaces that have come in contact with the raw cheeses using hot soapy water, the CDC says. — Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026

Remove Lower Branches Remove any lower branches that may come into contact with the ground when the fruit is heavy, as this can cause breakage. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026