out of contact

Example Sentences

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"When we're behind the Moon, out of contact with everybody, let's take that as an opportunity," he told BBC News before the mission.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Launched last week, Intuitive Machines’ lander fired its engine on the back side of the moon while out of contact with Earth.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2024

But Herrera did not know much about Alvarez’s path after they fell out of contact.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2023

I tried to keep out of contact with the minds of the Foretellers.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin