as in reached
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contacted
Purdue Northwest Intramurals Director Matt Dudzik at the Hammond campus contacted me last week to alert me that muffins were on the menu for his 2026 annual Spring Intramural Baking Contest.
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Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The fatal incident is being investigated as a workplace death, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was contacted, the sheriff’s office said.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Two kayakers who were fishing found Bristy's body and contacted law enforcement.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Jain said Jackson has not been formally served with any pleadings, and his representatives were never contacted by Mayers' team over the suit.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 May 2026
In the meantime, the sheriff’s investigators contacted law enforcement agencies in other states who have permission to use facial recognition technology.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Fox News Digital contacted CCSO and Charlotte County Public Schools for additional comment but did not immediately receive a response.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The Eagles contacted the Vikings and kept in touch.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Investigators in Alamance County contacted police in the city of Burlington Tuesday to alert them of the case.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The fatal incident is being investigated as a workplace death, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was contacted, the sheriff’s office said.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Two kayakers who were fishing found Bristy's body and contacted law enforcement.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Jain said Jackson has not been formally served with any pleadings, and his representatives were never contacted by Mayers' team over the suit.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 May 2026
In the meantime, the sheriff’s investigators contacted law enforcement agencies in other states who have permission to use facial recognition technology.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Fox News Digital contacted CCSO and Charlotte County Public Schools for additional comment but did not immediately receive a response.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The Eagles contacted the Vikings and kept in touch.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Investigators in Alamance County contacted police in the city of Burlington Tuesday to alert them of the case.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacted
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That comes as the number of people who have died in immigration custody has reached an all-time high for the fiscal year.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Cook County Assistant State's Attorney Mike Pekara said that after metal handcuffs were removed so a CT scan could be conducted, Talley reached under a blanket and fatally shot Officer John Bartholomew in the face.—
Michael Tobin,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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The internal debate over resuming the war comes after Pentagon officials informed Congress this week that the conflict, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, had cost taxpayers $25 billion thus far.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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However, a few minutes after the initial report, the agency was informed the animals had moved off the roadway.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
2 May 2026
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Reyes asked that if any such signs were found that the government’s attorney be told.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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After deliberating for parts of three days during the punishment phase of the trial, some jurors told the Tribune the decision to impose the death penalty had been a difficult one.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Concerns about ticket prices In his address to the congress, Infantino briefly addressed complaints about the costs of tickets to World Cup matches, but his comments were directed at the heads of the member associations and not fans.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Chiron in your 1st House brings up something personal that’s ready to be addressed.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Not every enterprise got past the beta stage.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Birmingham, led by former Orlando quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, made enough plays to run out the clock and the Storm never got another chance.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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“Contacted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacted. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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