reach out
phrasal 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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Fox News Digital reached out to the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office for additional comment but did not immediately receive a response.
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to the White House for comment.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
While developing a proposal for Arrowhead, LeVota said, the county plans to reach out to business district leaders and business owners near the stadium, along with potential outside entities with development expertise.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Arthur Smith confirmed Thursday that the Tennessee Titans have reached out to interview him for their head coach opening.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Entertainment Weekly has reached out to the White House for comment.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
While developing a proposal for Arrowhead, LeVota said, the county plans to reach out to business district leaders and business owners near the stadium, along with potential outside entities with development expertise.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Arthur Smith confirmed Thursday that the Tennessee Titans have reached out to interview him for their head coach opening.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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