answering machine

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DiBergi finds Tufnel working as a cheesemonger in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Smalls as the proprietor of London glue museum and St Hubbins living in Los Angeles making answering machine jingles.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

When she got home from a movie with friends, Rebecca Hayter noticed a blinking light on her answering machine.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

I kept the message on our answering machine for years.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2023

"I hope you're doing OK in the heat," she had said into his answering machine that day.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2023

The next morning, my father ran right out and bought an answering machine so I wouldn’t miss any of his calls.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx