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as in connection
an acquaintance who has influence especially in the business or political world
an intern who got her summer job in the governor's office through contacts
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as in touch
the state or fact of being able to exchange information regarding one's current situation
she had moved to the other side of the country, but continued to stay in contact with her closest friends
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as in to reach
to transmit information or requests to
you can contact me at this number
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Recent Examples of contact
Danielle Bacher, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Qatar maintained contacts with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and with other Islamist rebel factions in Syria during the civil war.
—Ismaeel Naar, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
For those seeking a firsthand experience, Patterson extends an invitation to contact him at 816.536.5693 or visit AdamsFarmKs.com.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
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But according to Nicole and Vince, the Mans wouldn't allow them any contact.
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The bureau also encourages anyone who may have seen or interacted with Jabbar to contact them.
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Research shows that leaders who embrace feedback foster stronger connections and improve team performance.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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While both home network environments fared better than public ones, even the faster connection speeds couldn't make the cloud gaming experience practical for longer play sessions.Matt Kamen, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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Their personal touch and commitment to quality are evident in every bottle.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Personal touches include Murano glass light fixtures from Hordern’s own private collection and the store’s pale green and blue color scheme, all of which wink to her at-home decor.Violet Goldstone, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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These measures come with steep penalties for violations, with fines reaching up to $20,000 AUD.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Many Jets fans still feel nostalgic about Ryan’s 2009 and 2010 teams, which both reached the AFC Championship Game.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
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If the Warriors add Markkanen or any player at that kind of salary, somebody, or multiple somebodies, would eventually have to go.Tim Kawakami, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
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Over the decades, amateurs have beaten pros, nobodies have beaten somebodies.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
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The evolution of that early interest later informed his interest in the physics of flight and the significance of the curvature of a plane’s wings, both of which are key components in the case defending his accomplishments.Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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Third, CFOs’ (non) responses to these eight questions will swiftly inform boards if AI readiness is serious, a passing curiosity or simply procrastinating lip service.Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Join 29 others in the comments View Comments The board just celebrated the swearing-in of a new VOA director, Michael Abramowitz, a few months ago.Brian Stelter, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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The only South Korean president of the last two decades who did not end his or her term in a dramatic fashion was Yoon’s direct predecessor, Moon Jae-in.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Dec. 2024
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People with low credit scores can also have trouble getting a loan or can be forced to borrow at higher interest rates.Noam N. Levey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Biden's plan was to enable applicants to stay with their families while immigration officials determined their cases, touting it as a far more humane way to carry out the process and get more people green cards or permanent resident status.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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On Christmas Day in Great Britain, after the presents have been unwrapped, the crackers cracked and the figgy pudding done away with, the people have traditionally turned to television, where major series air special episodes and the monarch addresses the nation (and commonwealth).Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Sessions can include interactive exercises and Q&A opportunities to address specific concerns.Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contact. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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