intercom
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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
Schempp, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 against daily morning Bible readings over the intercom, calling that a religious exercise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Each room is equipped with an intercom to contact guards if needed.
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026
Right before the end-of-day bell rings, the secretary comes on the intercom and makes the usual announcements.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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
The district is also adding intercoms and cameras at school entryways.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 26, 2022
“Here we have sprinklers and intercoms with fire alarms in the apartments. I feel much safer,” she said.
From New York Times ● Feb. 4, 2022
“Safer, do you really think that anyone who isn’t us is standing around in front of their intercoms pressing the Talk button?”
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
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