reach out
phrasal verb
reached out; reaching out; reaches out
: to make an effort to do something for other people
The church is reaching out to help the poor.
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Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia for comment via email.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The Jets declined to comment when reached out to by CNN.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Pitchfork has reached out to Massive Attack and Coachella’s respective representatives for additional comment and information.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 19 Dec. 2024
Dateline reached out to the Fort Wayne Police Department for an update on Kevin’s case, but has not heard back.
—Anna Turning, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The Jets declined to comment when reached out to by CNN.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Pitchfork has reached out to Massive Attack and Coachella’s respective representatives for additional comment and information.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 19 Dec. 2024
Dateline reached out to the Fort Wayne Police Department for an update on Kevin’s case, but has not heard back.
—Anna Turning, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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