contacts

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A 2022 study gave participants contact-tracing devices to estimate how many close contacts they had each day while on a cruise—basically, evaluating the likelihood of an infectious disease’s spread.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

When his character contacts Léa Seydoux’s French plant expert, it becomes almost too much rapturously intelligent star wattage for one quietly poetic movie, even if these god-tier actors are just zooming and talking shop.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Nixon's visit kicked off formal contacts that led to full diplomatic ties in January 1979.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Researchers at the CVR are now looking at blood and nasal samples from passengers, crew and traced contacts.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Through his art contacts in Paris, he’d arranged to tour a few private exhibitions, claiming he was looking for some pieces for an upcoming show at the Scottish National Gallery.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti