as in reached
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contacted
ByteDance was not immediately available for comment when contacted by CNBC.
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Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Colmenarez told the Herald that he was contacted that fall by the FBI, which wanted to talk with him about Quero Silva and the beatings at the national guard headquarters in Barquisimeto.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
While the investigation was ongoing, Rizzitello contacted both victims and asked them to delete evidence of the crimes from their electronic devices, authorities said.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
When contacted by the Washington Examiner about the lack of prosecutorial action, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office explained that most misdemeanors and other less serious offenses are referred to the Minneapolis city attorney, whereas the county prosecutor charges felonies.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Both said they were not contacted by the committee after submitting their complaints.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 12 Feb. 2026
Hernan Prieto, deputy director at PASO West Suburban Action Project, said the group was contacted by parents and students to attend Wednesday’s march.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Authorities were contacted and first responders arrived on the scene, where Trcka was pronounced dead.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Following Taylor’s arrest, the girl’s mother contacted investigators and told them the firearm belonged to Taylor and was still inside the residence, according to the probable cause statement.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Colmenarez told the Herald that he was contacted that fall by the FBI, which wanted to talk with him about Quero Silva and the beatings at the national guard headquarters in Barquisimeto.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
While the investigation was ongoing, Rizzitello contacted both victims and asked them to delete evidence of the crimes from their electronic devices, authorities said.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
When contacted by the Washington Examiner about the lack of prosecutorial action, the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office explained that most misdemeanors and other less serious offenses are referred to the Minneapolis city attorney, whereas the county prosecutor charges felonies.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Both said they were not contacted by the committee after submitting their complaints.
—Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 12 Feb. 2026
Hernan Prieto, deputy director at PASO West Suburban Action Project, said the group was contacted by parents and students to attend Wednesday’s march.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Authorities were contacted and first responders arrived on the scene, where Trcka was pronounced dead.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Following Taylor’s arrest, the girl’s mother contacted investigators and told them the firearm belonged to Taylor and was still inside the residence, according to the probable cause statement.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacted
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In a career spanning more than two decades that reached the heights of appearing at a World Cup, Ben Foster’s time at Wrexham should, by rights, be little more than a footnote.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The former prince reached an out-of-court settlement with Giuffre in 2022.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Britain has informed the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons alleging a breach of the Chemical Weapons Convention, a press release said.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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The library features several spaces that were informed by community feedback, including a community room and a Maker’s Space, where visitors can use 3D printers or take cooking classes.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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City leaders call anti-trans legislation ‘hypocrisy’ Hill told the Statesman he had not been spoken with members of the LGBTQ+ community about his bill about bathroom use.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2026
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Choudri’s attorney told The Times that police were called to Choudri’s home by a third-party and that prosecutors did not file charges in the case.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wickham, who welcomes Mottley’s commitment to electoral reform, said there is an issue with electoral voter lists throughout the region that needs to be addressed.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Van Der Beek also addressed the matter of residuals amid the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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But Wemby got his painfully cool peers to play along, to pick up the tempo – and their defense, often at half court.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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As a plant biologist, Kato knew that bioplastics could be made from plants and got curious about the possibilities.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Contacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacted. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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