contact
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The former minister said he'd had no contact with the president for "a couple of weeks", and had no evidence the president was personally corrupt.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Each traveller's contact details and their points of departure and arrival are noted.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
But they couldn't get alternative rooms for two solicitors, though the email stressed the pair also took steps to avoid any "incidental contact".
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
People with diarrhea and a high fever, prolonged diarrhea or vomiting, or signs of dehydration should contact their medical provider immediately, the CDC said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Last night, the FBI guys asked if we’d had any contact with Mom. I said I hadn’t, but…that was a lie.”
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Scottish Borders Council's website has a directory listing all 69 community councils across the region, including links to their social media pages, email contacts and websites.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
The channels are tolerated by authorities but operate in a legal grey area as they use information from air force contacts.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Those contacts help cells activate the instructions they need.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
Kim laments not having any close contacts working at either chip company, or even knowing someone who’s dating an employee.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
My mother listened horror-struck as he told us what he had learned from his factory contacts originally from Narewka.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
“Congratulations, Eric, on an incredible career and an incredible run,” Suppan said in a text message immediately after being contacted for this story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
The operator said affected passengers who had bookings would be contacted by customer services.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The BBC has contacted the Treasury Department for comment on the market reaction.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
I smiled and left the courthouse bouncing up and down as I contacted my editor in D.C. to let him know I’d commandeered a golden quote.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
One of the people she contacted was her new friend Elizabeth Cady Stanton, whom she recruited to serve as president and to write a speech for Anthony to present.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
"I was just praying, and telling him that, 'just be calm, be careful and just keep contacting us'."
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
She told shelter officials that she and her family had been scouring the neighborhood, including posting fliers and contacting local dog rescues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The 22-year-old says while he understands their anxiety, parents shouldn’t be joining their children’s job interviews or contacting employees on their behalf.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Speaking in Dover after the incident, the shadow home secretary said: "I am planning on contacting the French ambassador by next Monday to ask why 17 rounds were fired so close to our boat."
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
“We’ll be contacting you to make travel arrangements once we know which teams will be in the NBA Finals.”
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
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