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as in connection
an acquaintance who has influence especially in the business or political world
an intern who got her summer job in the governor's office through contacts
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as in touch
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
she had moved to the other side of the country, but continued to stay in contact with her closest friends
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as in to reach
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contact
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2025
Make sure to include important contact details, like the phone number and address of your pet's vet, as well as general information like their favorite activities, weird quirks, commands and any do’s or don’ts.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
For those seeking a firsthand experience, Patterson extends an invitation to contact him at 816.536.5693 or visit AdamsFarmKs.com.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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Following the calls, the DOC blocked Sulaiman from calling the phone number and issued a cease contact.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2025
Make sure to include important contact details, like the phone number and address of your pet's vet, as well as general information like their favorite activities, weird quirks, commands and any do’s or don’ts.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
The bureau also encourages anyone who may have seen or interacted with Jabbar to contact them.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
For those seeking a firsthand experience, Patterson extends an invitation to contact him at 816.536.5693 or visit AdamsFarmKs.com.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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Sharpen your focus, enhance your connections, and turn disruption into a catalyst for growth.Jeanne M. Stafford, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Globally, women make up 80% of solo travelers — 82% for Intrepid — reflecting a growing desire for meaningful travel that fosters empowerment and connection.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Many Floridians rely on the internet to stay in touch with family, access health care, and keep up with important information.Randy Ray, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2025
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Here's how to blend AI insights with your human touch: • Intuition Integration: Use AI insights as a starting point, but always filter them through your intuition and experience.Aleesha Webb, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Villagran can be reached at lvillagran@usatoday.com.Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Narwal Flow, which has a wide, flat, off-center mop to reach wall edges.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2025
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If the Warriors add Markkanen or any player at that kind of salary, somebody, or multiple somebodies, would eventually have to go.Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
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Over the decades, amateurs have beaten pros, nobodies have beaten somebodies.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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The evolution of that early interest later informed his interest in the physics of flight and the significance of the curvature of a plane’s wings, both of which are key components in the case defending his accomplishments.Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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Third, CFOs’ (non) responses to these eight questions will swiftly inform boards if AI readiness is serious, a passing curiosity or simply procrastinating lip service.Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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McCormick has six daughters, five of whom were in photos and videos of the swearing-in.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Join 29 others in the comments View Comments The board just celebrated the swearing-in of a new VOA director, Michael Abramowitz, a few months ago.Brian Stelter, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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People with low credit scores can also have trouble getting a loan or can be forced to borrow at higher interest rates.Noam N. Levey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Biden's plan was to enable applicants to stay with their families while immigration officials determined their cases, touting it as a far more humane way to carry out the process and get more people green cards or permanent resident status.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Smartphones have played a significant role in drastically addressing this barrier.Glen Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Constellation would address any potential concerns raised by antitrust officials about its market power by selling assets, Mr. Dominguez said.Rebecca F. Elliott, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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