See contact on Wiktionary
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"text": "The trains in Tokyo are so crowded that everyone has to stand in close contact to everyone else."
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"text": "\"Did you tell Chris about lunch today?\" \"No, I wasn't able to get in contact with him.\""
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"text": "If I can help further please do not hesitate to contact me at 012-345-6789."
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