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telephone

[tel-uh-fohn] / ˈtɛl əˌfoʊn /


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The regulatory filing claims that the market for its rocket, internet and mobile telephone businesses could be as large as $28.5 trillion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

"I'm sure members across the House will recognise there is no public interest in the government publishing the names and contact details of junior officials or their telephone numbers," Jones said.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The other set is given on the night by viewers voting via telephone, text message or the official app.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Founded in 1874 by a group of friends in a dancing club, Hearts has been playing organized soccer since before the great Scottish inventions of the telephone, penicillin, or the deep-fried Mars bar.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“Take a deep breath and explain how you are on the telephone with me right now.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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