fob

Example Sentences

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"We get tons of people inquiring about stories, and normally we kind of fob them off a bit," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It pops out when it needs to be used, either automatically through the user’s key fob or phone, or manually by pressing the handle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

The downside of this feature, Sutter said, is a signal is constantly being emitted from the key fob, similar to a debit card.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

Mr Heathcote agreed with the assessment, suggesting that a radio signal from a phone or car fob may have been the trigger.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024

An attractive bloodstone fob hung from the center chain, directing the gaze from silver button to silver button, then downward still.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros