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

During his club playing career, Beckham spent time at Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, the American side LA Galaxy, and Paris Saint-Germain, where he hung up his boots in 2013.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Grossman replied, “The boys ... ,” and hung up, Erickson told jurors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

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

From BBC • May 10, 2026

So I dutifully told Gregory my parents had agreed, and he hung up so he could call and let the people who’d found the chicken know I’d be coming for her.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones