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contacted

verb

past tense of contact

as in reached

to transmit information or requests to you can contact me at this number

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Recent Examples of contacted The player contacted Canada coach Jesse Marsch, who leaned on the prime minister to expedite Alfie Jones’ passport application. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 Never trust a number or link sent by someone who contacted you out of the blue. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 Police searched to the residence, and contacted several women there. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 4 July 2026 In their first shift, on the afternoon and evening of July 1, officials contacted 1,300 people to help with support and placement in shelter, according to Erin Dalton, the city's social services commissioner. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Police ask any witnesses who were not contacted by authorities at the scene to contact detectives at (805) 654-9511. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 The incident was subsequently reported to the Federal Aviation Administration, which contacted local law enforcement. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 The family reportedly contacted a veterinarian to have their dog treated the morning their son died. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026 Bogan has also contacted Moore’s parole officer and made allegations of animal abuse to the city. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026

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Neymar converted a consolation stoppage-time penalty with the last kick of the game as Norway reached the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Those points had reached players partly through pre-order bonuses, with Standard Edition buyers getting Dynasty Coach Points and Road to Glory Skill Points on top of anything purchased directly, as laid out in the pre-launch details.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of reached

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Only 100% participation ensures that I am informed, accountable, and able to advocate effectively on behalf of the community in every aspect of county governance.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
That poll showed Rasner — who won 24% of the vote in his 2024 challenge to now-Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso — trailing Gray by single digits, but losing support after voters were informed of his sexuality.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 July 2026

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As the fires spread, roughly 2,900 people — many roused from sleep — were told to evacuate or warned to prepare to flee.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
These types of moves for iconic American companies can highlight the power of the brand, Alexander Chernev, a marketing professor at Northwestern University, told CNN.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of told

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The memo also addressed aftermarket auto parts and would supersede the ability of the California Air Resources Board to evaluate parts that affect vehicle emissions.

— Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Jakucionis addressed the deal while preparing for his current work with Lithuania’s national team in World Cup qualifying.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026

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