come in/into contact with
idiom
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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In addition, the vacuum cleaner empties with the touch of a button and does not require me to come in contact with the bin’s contents.
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Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Speaking of which: On the very first Lange 1 models, those who did come in contact with the movement were largely watchmakers, as a solid caseback obscured it from view.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
Cutting boards, utensils, dishes and countertops that come into contact with raw turkey should be washed with hot soapy water as well.
—Sylvan Lebrun, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
Wash your hands thoroughly after working with it, and clean any cutting boards, dishes, or utensils that come into contact with the turkey immediately.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
Speaking of which: On the very first Lange 1 models, those who did come in contact with the movement were largely watchmakers, as a solid caseback obscured it from view.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
Cutting boards, utensils, dishes and countertops that come into contact with raw turkey should be washed with hot soapy water as well.
—Sylvan Lebrun, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
Wash your hands thoroughly after working with it, and clean any cutting boards, dishes, or utensils that come into contact with the turkey immediately.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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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 17 Dec. 2024.
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