human contact
noun
: interaction with other people
She joined a book club to get a little human contact while the kids were in school.
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The team has doubled down on human contact and personal care at a time when automation and artificial intelligence have dominated service models.
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William Jones, USA Today, 26 July 2025
During the chandelier's cleaning process, the office said workers wear gloves to minimize human contact and ensure its integrity is not jeopardized because it is made up of soft and fragile materials.
—Keelin Fisher, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2025
While no human contact is known, health officials urge caution around wildlife.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
While officials believe the bat had no human contact, rabies is a serious concern for both people and animals.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 26 July 2025
During the chandelier's cleaning process, the office said workers wear gloves to minimize human contact and ensure its integrity is not jeopardized because it is made up of soft and fragile materials.
—Keelin Fisher, Arkansas Online, 21 July 2025
While no human contact is known, health officials urge caution around wildlife.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
While officials believe the bat had no human contact, rabies is a serious concern for both people and animals.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025
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“Human contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20contact. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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