make contact

phrase

: to touch or hit each other
The players made contact and a foul was called.

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In the immediate aftermath of high-profile incidents, such as the Sandy Hook school shooting, in Newtown, Connecticut, the team would make contact with law enforcement to offer assistance. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026 Still, the Rays will need to figure out a way to make contact against an elite pitching staff. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 This configuration allows the bristles to make contact with the scalp, assisting in thorough detangling and ensuring no section is missed, even with voluminous locks. — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026 When detectives weren't able to make contact with an adult, the agency started working to obtain a search warrant. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make contact

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“Make contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20contact. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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