phoned in

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Before the bill passed, Freehill routinely phoned in every prescription for misoprostol when her patients were miscarrying so she could explain to the pharmacist why she was prescribing it.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2024

Before Harris addressed the crowd, President Biden phoned in to speak to the gathered staff, saying he would have attended in person if he weren’t still recovering from COVID-19.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2024

Police arrived at Mr. Turley’s Fairfax residence Friday after an unknown person phoned in a 911 call falsely claiming a shooting occurred at the prominent legal scholar’s home.

From Washington Times • Dec. 30, 2023

My doctor phoned in a prescription but there was a miscommunication and it went to the wrong location.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2023

It seems an anonymous tipster just phoned in a report of a major book burglary.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein