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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DiZoglio says Massport then allegedly sent letters informing employees and retirees that the records were being reviewed, even inviting them to object to the audit entirely, a point also disputed by the agency.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Jacobs’ 30-day suspension for her actions — and not informing the Bar of her guilty plea within 10 days — began July 2, 2021.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
18 Jan. 2026
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Steele briefly considered taking a year off and perhaps getting into broadcasting, but that notion didn’t last long.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Doctors say not getting a vitamin K shot puts babies at risk of severe bleeding.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Before her resignation, Adams Kellum and others from LAHSA defended the agency by telling key results.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Engage by telling stories, adding unique insights, sharing actionable results, showing nuance, and asking questions.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
20 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 23 Jan. 2026.
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