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to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contacting
Krawczyk suggests first contacting the hospital.
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William Tong, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
After contacting the support team for the website, authorities were allegedly able to link Broaden to the account, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
Rosell added that anyone who has interacted with the scammers should take immediate action by contacting the San Francisco DA’s office Consumer Protection Unit at 628-652-4311.
—Aldo Toledo, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
For customers frustrated by high bills, Duke recommends contacting the company to discuss payment plans or assistance programs.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
The settlement follows a 2022 lawsuit claiming SiriusXM continued calling people who were either listed on the National Do Not Call Registry or who directly asked the company to stop contacting them.
—James Powel, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Health officials are investigating the case and contacting people who may have been exposed, the DeKalb County Health Department (DCHD) said in a release Thursday, while keeping patient details under wraps for privacy.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Broward residents did an amazing job contacting officials and voicing their opinions.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Andrii Dodonov/Getty Images The idea of debt collectors contacting borrowers about their unpaid balances is nothing new.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
William Tong, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
After contacting the support team for the website, authorities were allegedly able to link Broaden to the account, according to the warrant affidavit.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
Rosell added that anyone who has interacted with the scammers should take immediate action by contacting the San Francisco DA’s office Consumer Protection Unit at 628-652-4311.
—Aldo Toledo, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
For customers frustrated by high bills, Duke recommends contacting the company to discuss payment plans or assistance programs.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
The settlement follows a 2022 lawsuit claiming SiriusXM continued calling people who were either listed on the National Do Not Call Registry or who directly asked the company to stop contacting them.
—James Powel, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Health officials are investigating the case and contacting people who may have been exposed, the DeKalb County Health Department (DCHD) said in a release Thursday, while keeping patient details under wraps for privacy.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Broward residents did an amazing job contacting officials and voicing their opinions.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Andrii Dodonov/Getty Images The idea of debt collectors contacting borrowers about their unpaid balances is nothing new.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacting
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The Wall Street Journal reported that one of the projectiles was intercepted by a US warship while the other failed mid-flight before reaching the target area.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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The fire grew throughout Saturday, reaching 4,595 acres by Sunday morning, and remains at 0% containment.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Green Bay Packers are doing some shuffling at cornerback by adding Benjamin St-Juste while informing Nate Hobbs of a plan to release him a year after signing him to the $48 million, four-year contract, according to two people with knowledge of the decisions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Carita Kim, a PUSD parent ambassador, was among those informing families about the program.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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He’s known as someone who could raise the tide of an entire defense based on his football IQ and his propensity for getting his teammates properly aligned.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Punishment for operating a poker club illegally Poker clubs have not been legalized by a constitutional amendment or statewide referendum but are generally allowed, according to Zack Fertitta, who helped represent Prime Social in getting its case dismissed.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Tactics to combat drug traffickers required military leaders exercising might, not lawyers telling generals what to do, according to Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Every few years, there's a new diet trend telling us what to eat or what to avoid.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The institution also had multiple projects done under his leadership, including a complete renovation of the Main Gallery, the opening of the Wylie Gallery and addressing long-standing maintenance needs, amongst others.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2026
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This will render research, innovation and societal advances as dim, undetectable versions of themselves, restricting the country’s ability to lead globally in addressing the most pressing issues of our times.—
Jane M. Saks,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Contacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacting. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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