reach out to (someone)

phrasal verb

reached out to; reaching out to; reaches out to (someone)
1
: to offer help or support to (someone)
a community reaching out to refugees
2
: to try to get the attention and interest of (someone)
He's reaching out to young voters.

Examples of reach out to (someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web An attendance counselor will also reach out to the family. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2024 A place to call home, a person to reach out to The U.S. has reached a record low of uninsured people, the Department of Health and Human Services announced in August. Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024 Anyone with information can reach out to Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade & the Florida Keys either online or at 305-471-8477 (TIPS). David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 May 2024 Our policy teams reach out to governments and educational institutions. Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 14 May 2024 Beyond that, as the generative New Moon empowers your 8th House of Collaboration, others may take notice of your accomplishments and reach out to you with exciting opportunities. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2024 This creates an environment where most are obligated to reach out to anyone going viral. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024 Anyone who would like to anonymously share information about this can reach out to Crime Stoppers of Miami-Dade & the Florida Keys at 305-471-8477 (TIPS) or online. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 May 2024 Neighbors witnessing issues or violations are encouraged to reach out to Airbnb’s support staff, a company spokesperson said. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2024

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“Reach out to (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out%20to%20%28someone%29. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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