answering machine

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DiBergi finds Tufnel working as a cheesemonger in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Smalls as the proprietor of London glue museum and St Hubbins living in Los Angeles making answering machine jingles.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

When she got home from a movie with friends, Rebecca Hayter noticed a blinking light on her answering machine.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

Her answering machine message was recorded in the style of Snow.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2025

I kept the message on our answering machine for years.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2023

First, those who had offers had to find him, not an easy task because he kept changing his address, gave his telephone number to virtually no one, and didn’t have an answering machine.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady