out of contact

Example Sentences

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"This news is ridiculous," he told AFP, confirming the delegation remained out of contact.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

A journalist in Turkey I’d fallen out of contact with for year who reached out via WhatsApp: How are you?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2025

The injuries required separate surgeries in the offseason, and they have kept him out of contact drills in camp, though he should be ready for Week 1.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023

Mr. Li had returned to China early last month to visit relatives but fell out of contact shortly after, according to his colleagues and friends.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

He was stuck in Alaska, the giant’s home territory, out of contact with his old friends just as his memories were coming back.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan