intercom
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Johnson said he picked up the intercom to that door but received no response and thought "Saturday night, someone's messing around".
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
But on two occasions when guards summoned Kao over the intercom, he refused to enter the visitation room.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
Though the intercom button is intended for use in emergencies, inmates were using it “for pretty much any reason to get the deputies’ attention,” according to court documents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Guests need to prearrange entrances or exits, or buzz an intercom during those hours.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
“The rest of you can watch his progress on the video screens and cheer him on over the intercom system. You are a cheerleader, aren’t you, Haley?”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
This month, the security company Verkada, which sells cameras, alarms and intercoms, announced it raised capital at a $5.8 billion valuation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
Rob Jackson, a passenger on the flight, told the New York Times it had been a normal journey until the descent process began and the fight attendants' intercoms repeatedly started going off.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2024
With each of these devices, you can watch a live video feed, receive motion alerts and talk to people via two-way audio intercoms.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 19, 2022
Another was instituting efficiencies at Buckingham Palace, originally bought by his and Elizabeth’s ancestor George III. Philip had intercoms installed, for example, to obviate the need for messengers.
From New York Times ● Apr. 9, 2021
And next all the intercoms in the house are wailing.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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