reach out
verb
reached out; reaching out; reaches out
: to make an effort to do something for other people
The church is reaching out to help the poor.
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Multiple readers of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and 11Alive viewers have reached out to me with this specific concern.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Businesses can also partner with the nonprofit, while current and retired officers in need are encouraged to reach out directly for help.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Clues coming together Chasing several possible leads developed by researchers, the historical society reached out to various organizations, including the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, for assistance.
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Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Like Emanuel, Shapiro and Mamadi connected before the mayor’s election win last November, as well, when the then-candidate reached out to Govs.
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Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
5 July 2026
Businesses can also partner with the nonprofit, while current and retired officers in need are encouraged to reach out directly for help.
—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Clues coming together Chasing several possible leads developed by researchers, the historical society reached out to various organizations, including the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, for assistance.
—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Like Emanuel, Shapiro and Mamadi connected before the mayor’s election win last November, as well, when the then-candidate reached out to Govs.
—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2026
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“Reach out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reach%20out. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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