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microphone

[mahy-kruh-fohn] / ˈmaɪ krəˌfoʊn /
NOUN
instrument that transforms sound waves into electric currents
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But in the face of all the heart-wrenching testimonials, the founder of the Research Hematology-Oncology Service at Texas Children’s Hospital took to the microphone.

From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026

Carol Haring asked during her turn at the microphone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

Before Hinojosa arrived on stage, the host ushered to the microphone a woman who identified herself as a 46-year-old Houston native who had never voted before.

From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026

“I ran for mayor because I didn’t want to see our people on the streets,” said Bass, clutching the microphone in 90-degree mid-October heat.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

I grabbed the microphone with both hands and glanced at the crowd.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

"All sensors in a vehicle that are suitable for surveillance" can pose a threat to military security, it added, highlighting cameras, radar, microphones and data transmission systems.

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026

Their chemistry was obvious in the summer, particularly when they swapped their microphones for oars after an erroneous Rooney prediction.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

We watch coders: And, yes, they’re coding with microphones, they’re coding with headsets, they’re speaking to their code.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

She bought her first fridge with her earnings, as well as a karaoke machine, complete with flashing lights and two microphones, that occupies pride of place in her living room.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

He flipped a switch under the table activating microphones hidden in the wall.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin


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