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telephone

[tel-uh-fohn] / ˈtɛl əˌfoʊn /


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Speaking by telephone from his hotel room in the Congolese capital, Kinshasa, he says he has no idea what the future holds.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

A telephone status meeting with the parties is scheduled for May 26.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The California lawsuit claims the text messages should be considered telephone solicitations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Mr. Morales, whom I interviewed by telephone last week, has been researching the company for 20 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

But if the telephone was a boon, it was also a fresh risk—as was each added worker and connection.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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