phone

Example Sentences

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"The situation is tragic," town notable Joseph Attieh told AFP by phone.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

More than seven hours of Boyd’s phone recordings were in the police file—conversations before and after the killing that went unreported until aired by the Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"When the phone rings and a request comes, then he won't be able to say no," the accompanying caption read.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

When I was a child, my father warned me about answering the phone or the doorbell.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

I can hear Aunt Tess nodding on the phone.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse