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telephone

[tel-uh-fohn] / ˈtɛl əˌfoʊn /


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"It is risky of course," he told AFP, by telephone from the vessel.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

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

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

I had no idea how long I’d been on the telephone; it seemed the longest conversation of my life.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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