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person-to-person

[pur-suhn-tuh-pur-suhn] / ˈpɜr sən təˈpɜr sən /
ADJECTIVE
face-to-face
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Experts say person-to-person transmission of the virus occurs only with close and prolonged contact.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Days later, he learned that the severe disease typically carried by rodents may have transmitted person-to-person.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The Andes virus is an outlier, in that there are documented instances of person-to-person transmission.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

"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

“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




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