person-to-person
adjective or adverb
: involving two people or going directly from one person to another person
person-to-person communication
The reporter talked person-to-person with the hostage.
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To date, 64 human cases have been identified with the virus, and there is no known person-to-person spread.
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Tim Carman The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025
So far, one person has died due to the bird flu, and there have been no cases where the bird flu spread from person-to-person, the CDC said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Offering unique perks and engaging customers through brand ambassadors helps Lululemon tap into consumers’ desire for authenticity and person-to-person connection via the brand itself.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Health officials say the current risk to the public from bird flu remains low, as no person-to-person spread has been detected.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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Tim Carman The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025
So far, one person has died due to the bird flu, and there have been no cases where the bird flu spread from person-to-person, the CDC said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Offering unique perks and engaging customers through brand ambassadors helps Lululemon tap into consumers’ desire for authenticity and person-to-person connection via the brand itself.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Health officials say the current risk to the public from bird flu remains low, as no person-to-person spread has been detected.
—Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for person-to-person
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“Person-to-person.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/person-to-person. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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