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

Maybe you’d meet somebody out, remotely checking the answering machine plugged into your landline for messages.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

A telephone message left on an answering machine at Yetman’s home seeking comment was not immediately returned.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2023

The answering machine was blinking but she did not check it because it would be yet another variation of Aunty Uju’s message.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie