in communication

phrase

formal
: communicating with each other
We are in communication by email.

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Keeping time in constant units allowed advances in navigation and in communication and collaboration over distances—time units were now the same everywhere. — Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026 The Philadelphia Teachers Federation says its members aren't thrilled about the situation and feel there was a major breakdown in communication with the district. — Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 This allows reconnaissance data and video feeds to continue reaching operators even in communication dead zones. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026 Too often, leaders focus on the individual when the real issue may be in communication, processes or priorities. — Naira Velumyan, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in communication

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“In communication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20communication. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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