reach out
verb
reached out; reaching out; reaches out
: to make an effort to do something for other people
The church is reaching out to help the poor.
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According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, Tarrant County Fire reached out for assistance Thursday, and the department sent two dive teams to help.
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Mary Ella Hastings,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The email urged members to reach out to Assembly Speaker Rivas to win his support.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
In a strange twist, the potential buyer reportedly smelled a rat and reached out to someone with the company, to make sure the machinery hadn’t been stolen.
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Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Deadline has reached out to Sky for comment.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
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Mary Ella Hastings,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
The email urged members to reach out to Assembly Speaker Rivas to win his support.
—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
In a strange twist, the potential buyer reportedly smelled a rat and reached out to someone with the company, to make sure the machinery hadn’t been stolen.
—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Deadline has reached out to Sky for comment.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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