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significant contact

NOUN
battle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
action assault attack bloodshed bombing campaign clash combat conflict crusade encounter fighting hostility skirmish strife struggle war warfare
STRONG
barrage brush carnage contention engagement fray havoc onset onslaught press ravage scrimmage sortie
WEAK
blitzkreig
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accord ceasefire harmony peace retreat surrender
WEAK
truce

Example Sentences

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Before December 2021, Ms Wealleans had no "significant" contact with her local health service although had experienced mental health issues before, the coroner heard.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

Dowd was tussling in front of the goal with Penguins defenseman Chad Ruhwedel and didn’t seem to make significant contact with Jarry.

From Washington Post • Feb. 1, 2022

Replays did not appear to show any significant contact on the play that Morant was hurt.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2021

Elder then said he had not had significant contact with Miller since he joined the Trump White House, as both men were busy with their careers.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2021

I intended to leave them to themselves, but Miss Haldin touched me lightly on the forearm with a significant contact, conveying a distinct wish.

From Under Western Eyes by Conrad, Joseph