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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Since a mandoline’s blade is fixed to the tool’s body, doesn’t come into contact with cutting boards and generally isn’t used for removing hard, woody flesh, mandoline slicers don’t need to be sharpened nearly as much as most knives do.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
In the past decade, troops have traditionally supported law enforcement agencies with immigration issues at the border via logistics, surveillance, security and setting up temporary barriers or fencing, and they were not meant to come into contact with individuals crossing into the United States.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 23 May 2025
These are cities, counties and states that seek to protect undocumented immigrants who come in contact with local law enforcement from deportation by federal authorities.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
It’s spread when chickens come into contact with infected birds or through contaminated water, feed and equipment.
—Pete & Gerry's Contributor, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
In the past decade, troops have traditionally supported law enforcement agencies with immigration issues at the border via logistics, surveillance, security and setting up temporary barriers or fencing, and they were not meant to come into contact with individuals crossing into the United States.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 23 May 2025
These are cities, counties and states that seek to protect undocumented immigrants who come in contact with local law enforcement from deportation by federal authorities.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
It’s spread when chickens come into contact with infected birds or through contaminated water, feed and equipment.
—Pete & Gerry's Contributor, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 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 Jun. 2025.
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