hung up

Example Sentences

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I always hung up quickly, realizing before the first ring that my friend would not answer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

A woman who identified herself as Sheryl Sokoloff hung up the phone when The Times called for comment on the campaign expenditures.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

But the exercise shows why investors shouldn’t get hung up too much on near-term valuations.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

"I said 'yes'. I told my mother I would call her back later and hung up."

From BBC • May 10, 2026

When he hung up he had a strange look on his face.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt