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touching base



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GPS and other satellite navigation systems reset their own clocks by touching base with these more accurate clocks on the ground.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2025

But from the president himself on down, the folks here have been good about touching base afterward to make sure that there are no hard feelings.

From Slate • May 15, 2024

The statement did not include an apology but did mention making “amends” and touching base with law enforcement.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

Guay gives the example of two friends with very different takes on touching base.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2022

After touching base, though, Srna quickly set about tackling a new task: how to move the dozens of children based in Shakhtar’s youth academy outside Kyiv out of harm’s way.

From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2022



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