person-to-person

Example Sentences

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"We have to take this very seriously. We have to shake hands eye-to-eye, person-to-person, and to discuss what is best for the US and Brazil."

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

It can also spread person-to-person through contaminated food.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Because person-to-person spread of bird flu has not yet been detected, things are not at a point where mask-wearing has been recommended.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2025

This process could generate a new variant that possesses the worst features of both—a virus that is transmissible from person-to-person like the seasonal flu, and severe, like those two concerning cases of D1.1.

From Slate • Dec. 31, 2024

“Yes, hello. I’d like to place a person-to-person call to Cleveland, Ohio, the United States of America, please.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin