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telegram

[tel-i-gram] / ˈtɛl ɪˌgræm /


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A British businessman fast running out of cash, William Knox D'Arcy, is said to have uttered those words when he received a telegram from Persia, 113 years ago.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

His family had to wait almost two weeks before a telegram arrived, addressed to his mother.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024

A telegram addressed to Violet was found in her room.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2024

Mr. Wright kept the telegram framed in his home.

From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2024

He pressed the telegram between his hands and turned and walked out.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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