on contact

phrase

: as soon as two things physically touch
The chemical kills germs on contact

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With two outs, Dodgers baserunners were going on contact and all three crossed the plate before Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson could retrieve the ball and throw it. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 The Rays were an out away from a 3-1 loss when DeLuca delivered a two-out home run down the left field line that got a little help getting over the 4-foot, 11-inch fence as Samad Taylor appeared to make the catch, then dropped the ball on contact. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2026 What starts as a lightweight gel melts into a watery essence on contact, sinking in almost instantly and leaving skin noticeably softer and glassier. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026 The solution works by penetrating deep into the fibers, helping to break down stains on contact, without discoloring the affected area. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on contact

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“On contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20contact. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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