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contact

[kon-takt] / ˈkɒn tækt /




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Each traveller's contact details and their points of departure and arrival are noted.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

Fleming was in contact with Root and Trescothick "every day" during the win over Pakistan.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

If you or a loved one are pregnant or just had a baby and need support, you can contact The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline for free, confidential help at 1-833-TLC-MAMA.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Elise informs Gemma that she has a special gift for making contact with those in the Further — and, even rarer, the ability to bring those spirits back into our world.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

As he reached the frozen shore, he lunged forward headfirst, his belly making slippery contact with the flat, smooth ice.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

At that time, Wiles said her phone had been hacked after an impersonator, or impersonators, used her contacts file to message other top US officials.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

It makes the ankle joint stiffer and can improve stability when the foot contacts the ground.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

A spokesman told AFP it would be "a ring trial in the DRC", involving the circle of contacts around known cases.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

We managed to find a man, now based in Lebanon, whose name was listed in Luka's contacts book, but under a number that no longer worked.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

I brush my teeth, splash some water on my face, and put in a new pair of my Warcross contacts.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

The BBC has contacted Sky News for comment.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

I smiled and left the courthouse bouncing up and down as I contacted my editor in D.C. to let him know I’d commandeered a golden quote.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

Another person allied with Bass contacted Fight Agency last month about working for the Bass campaign, Mikail said, which the firm declined.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

We contacted a variety of figures in the British athletics community, people who know Baptiste, the UK Foreign Office, and authorities in Morocco in order to piece together the timeline of events.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Cotter contacted Hall to tell him that Jan Arnold was on the satellite phone from Christchurch and was waiting to be patched through.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

"I was just praying, and telling him that, 'just be calm, be careful and just keep contacting us'."

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

She told shelter officials that she and her family had been scouring the neighborhood, including posting fliers and contacting local dog rescues.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

In addition to the prison sentence, the judge extended the restraining order to stop Bear from contacting Miss Harrison's mother and her friend, which remain in place until a new order is put in.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

The 22-year-old says while he understands their anxiety, parents shouldn’t be joining their children’s job interviews or contacting employees on their behalf.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

“I’m not sure I did the right thing by contacting your mother,” Gay said.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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