When I sync my i-phone - it adds my contacts again - so now got 3 of same name and information. Can I do something to get back to one of each contact?

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If you are using iCloud...
On the iPhone tap Settings > iCloud
Switch Contacts off then back on.
On the Mac, open System Preferences > iCloud
Deselect the box next to Contacts then reselect it.
Give iCloud a few minutes to re sync the data.

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Hi czigrand,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
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iTunes: Sending iTunes Gifts
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2736
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3989
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