contact
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The virus spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
People who are not fully immunized against measles or are unsure of their status should contact a health care provider about receiving the vaccine, according to the statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
The girls kept in touch throughout their childhood, then their teenage years, and as they settled down and had families - and are still in contact now they are pensioners.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
The medical-device manufacturer makes contact lenses and vision-care products through its CooperVision segment and provides products and services for women’s health and fertility through CooperSurgical.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
He turned back to Nine, who was still waving his paws around, hoping for contact with the mysterious ghost.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
As her film fell apart, she reached out to the industry contacts she had made after working as an assistant for a few years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
And not having obvious industry contacts shouldn't put you off.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
At the same time, some contacts across intermediate distances became stronger.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
They should also add legacy contacts to their online and social-media accounts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Fortunately, there was also a text from In Love with Rachel—whose name I quickly changed in my contacts.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
“All relevant labs were notified in late July, and affected entities were contacted as part of the investigation,” an Irregular spokesperson said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
The FBI reports that over 1 million Americans contacted the bureau last year to complain that they’d been targeted by online scams of one type or another.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
He contacted Ticketmaster and asked for a refund for tickets he has to Sheeran's November show in Tampa, Florida.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Former Michigan staff members said that between the texts and calls, Jolin contacted football coaches more than any other booster that season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Still, Hydesville locals tended toward belief in the spirit that had first contacted Maggie and Kate Fox.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
The EU wants children's accounts to remain private, with "risky settings" disabled by default and unknown users prevented from contacting minors.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Spivey earlier told the BBC she had tried contacting Jackson police several times over the last two weeks, leaving multiple voicemails, and had not heard back.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
If you are concerned that your dog is becoming dangerous, Glanville advises contacting a vet or specially trained dog liaison officers at the force for advice.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Fish and Wildlife Service if you suspect someone is trafficking wildlife by contacting 1-844-FWS-TIPS.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
I should have realized he would be at her apartment, but I really had no way of contacting him there.
From "Confessions of a Murder Suspect" by James Patterson
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"Thank You, M'am"
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