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

I kept the message on our answering machine for years.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2023

"I hope you're doing OK in the heat," she had said into his answering machine that day.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2023

Picturing her sitting there at the kitchen table with both hands around her mug of tea, listening to the answering machine message.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña