on contact

idiom

: as soon as two things physically touch
The chemical kills germs on contact

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That was showcased on Sunday when second-year safety Patrick McMorris pulled down a second-quarter interception on a pass intended for Bears receiver Samori Toure that cornerback Ethan Bonner tipped on contact. Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2025 The star ingredient of this body shimmer, sweet almond oil, softens skin on contact and imparts the line’s signature warm, gourmand scent. Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 1 Aug. 2025 Their hairs can also irritate human skin on contact. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025 Then Luis Rengifo hit a bouncer to third, and Newman, who was going on contact, was easily out at the plate. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for on contact

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“On contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20contact. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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