as in reaching
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contacting
Anonymous tips can be offered by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the victim to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in an investigation.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Inhaling those shed particles or contacting them and then touching the eyes, nose, or mouth can allow the virus to pass to humans.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
He was also barred from leaving the state and is prohibited from contacting the victim.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The council asked tribal members to document interactions with ICE by contacting the tribe directly.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
The process typically begins by contacting Esteworld’s international patient department through official channels and submitting recent photographs along with basic medical information.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
The judge handed down restraining orders to both women, who are banned from contacting Kate and Gerry and visiting Leicestershire, the BBC reported.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Contrary to what some critics of Heritage have implied, no Qatari foreign agents reported contacting Heritage staffers during that time frame either.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the victim to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in an investigation.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Inhaling those shed particles or contacting them and then touching the eyes, nose, or mouth can allow the virus to pass to humans.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
He was also barred from leaving the state and is prohibited from contacting the victim.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The council asked tribal members to document interactions with ICE by contacting the tribe directly.
—Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
The process typically begins by contacting Esteworld’s international patient department through official channels and submitting recent photographs along with basic medical information.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
The judge handed down restraining orders to both women, who are banned from contacting Kate and Gerry and visiting Leicestershire, the BBC reported.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Contrary to what some critics of Heritage have implied, no Qatari foreign agents reported contacting Heritage staffers during that time frame either.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contacting
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The protests have grown drastically in scope over the past week, reaching a point where some analysts believe the regime may have reached a tipping point.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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That commitment to authenticity became especially clear after his video about being cut from the G-League went viral, reaching over 270,000 views.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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New speed limit signs are expected to go up in the beginning of February, and FWC officers assigned to the area will begin enforcement by first informing boaters that the rules have changed, the city said in a news release.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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As for the rental’s neighbors, the regulations, if approved, also stipulate that a short-term rental’s owner send a letter by mail to adjoining property owners informing them that the residence has been approved as a short-term rental at least one week before the first rental in a calendar year.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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If Carolina is thinking about the big picture, giving Coker the extra year, perhaps valued as a first- or second-round tender, is just getting ahead of a formality.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Chief among them is getting to be a mentor to newer cast members, such as Marcello Hernández.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Jan. 2026
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As doctors pressed her for information, Nicole remembered Hannah telling her about special supplement capsules that Brian placed on her nightstand every night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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After telling his story to the ship's captain (Lars Mikkelsen), Victor is confronted by the Creature, now emerged from the sea.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
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On top of that, Petek wrote that over the last four years the governor and Legislature had plugged $125 billion in budget holes largely without addressing the structural differences between spending and revenue which have led budget deficits to grow over time.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Focusing on a single shelf, one drawer, or even just your workout leggings feels a lot simpler than addressing the entire closet.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Contacting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contacting. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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