as in reaching
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contacting
The Mayo Clinic recommends contacting your doctor if symptoms worsen or don’t improve within one hour.
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Michelle Marchante
june 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Gulstrom, who specializes in criminal and family law, also issued a no-contact order restricting him from contacting or being within 900 feet of the student, all other minor children and the high school.
—Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
RapidSOS also works with FIFA and the stadiums to share details about the stadium layout and access ramps with federal, state, and local agencies, while also contacting a point person at the stadium when an emergency situation occurs.
—John Kell, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Expert Tips Before adding a lot of compost or other amendments to your garden, Lapic suggests contacting your local extension office for soil testing.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
Many of those contacting the commission ahead of Thursday's meeting voiced concerns about its massive scale, obstruction of the city's skyline and safety in the heavily trafficked area.
—Arkansas Online, 7 June 2026
Schreiber reportedly prohibited the actor from contacting Gus before the ruling.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
By analyzing information as soon as officers record it in the app, the AI dynamically prompts further probing questions and recommends actions including contacting child protective services and other nearby services.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
Check booking sites and compare their deals by contacting the hotel directly.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Michelle Marchante
june 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
Gulstrom, who specializes in criminal and family law, also issued a no-contact order restricting him from contacting or being within 900 feet of the student, all other minor children and the high school.
—Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026
RapidSOS also works with FIFA and the stadiums to share details about the stadium layout and access ramps with federal, state, and local agencies, while also contacting a point person at the stadium when an emergency situation occurs.
—John Kell, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Expert Tips Before adding a lot of compost or other amendments to your garden, Lapic suggests contacting your local extension office for soil testing.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
Many of those contacting the commission ahead of Thursday's meeting voiced concerns about its massive scale, obstruction of the city's skyline and safety in the heavily trafficked area.
—Arkansas Online, 7 June 2026
Schreiber reportedly prohibited the actor from contacting Gus before the ruling.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
By analyzing information as soon as officers record it in the app, the AI dynamically prompts further probing questions and recommends actions including contacting child protective services and other nearby services.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
Check booking sites and compare their deals by contacting the hotel directly.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacting
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That trove of information provided a glimpse across thousands of miles between New England and the Caribbean and at depths reaching about 6,500 feet deep.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Since then, construction employment has gained ground, reaching 65,200 in April, a 44% increase from 2010, according to the Connecticut Labor Department, but still a slow slog over more than 15 years.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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Kochs also lauded that the residency signals a shift in guest behavior that is informing how Claridge’s — and parent group Maybourne — think about wellness as a business.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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The Greenlandic government scrambled to reassure locals, informing them that Danish and other European troops would now be a permanent fixture on the island.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Tim Hill plunked pinch-hitter Jacob Gonzalez and Tristan Peters with pitches before getting an out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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But the Royals produced an avalanche of offense, with every starter getting into the act.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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Folks started DM'ing me on social media, telling me that J was with his ex-fling.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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The mood among players in the mixed zone was telling.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The event is Canada’s largest TV gathering, with today’s keynotes including CRTC’s Vicky Eatrides addressing plans to reform the country’s television tax break system and Netflix’s Jinny Howe delivering a keynote.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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At the top of the pile are strengthening economic ties, investment partnerships and the critical mineral supply chain as well as other global pressing issues such as innovation, AI and addressing the Ebola outbreak.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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