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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

"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

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

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

“But I like to think she’d welcome my support nonetheless. And I’m sure you won’t be the only telephone operator there.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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