come in/into contact with
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1
: to touch (something)
Do not let your skin come in/into contact with the acid.
2
: to see and begin communicating with (someone)
It was during that time that native people first came in/into contact with the settlers.
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As for animals that could bring the virus from wild birds into neighborhoods, invasive Muscovy ducks would come into contact with fecal matter from wild birds, and then bring the virus into backyards.
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025
The oral vaccine, which was discontinued in the U.S. in 2000, is more effective at achieving herd immunity because people shed the virus in their feces and saliva, and those who don’t receive the vaccine may come in contact with the weakened viruses and develop antibodies against polio.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 30 Jan. 2025
Often, the first time a potential customer may come in contact with your brand is when viewing an ad.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025
Pets also come into contact with wildlife, increasing the potential for the further spread of rabies.
—Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025
The oral vaccine, which was discontinued in the U.S. in 2000, is more effective at achieving herd immunity because people shed the virus in their feces and saliva, and those who don’t receive the vaccine may come in contact with the weakened viruses and develop antibodies against polio.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 30 Jan. 2025
Often, the first time a potential customer may come in contact with your brand is when viewing an ad.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025
Pets also come into contact with wildlife, increasing the potential for the further spread of rabies.
—Simon F. Haeder, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Come in/into contact with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20in%2Finto%20contact%20with. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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