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Recent Examples of phone
But Becerra’s resume stood out and Brown phoned him.
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George Skelton,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
In The Murder of Rachel Nickell, Hanscombe recalls stopping on his route to phone their home and check on his family.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Millar phoned Lewis, preparing him for a call from Davila.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Trump had lobbied for the plan, making at least two phone calls to Republican state Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey and also phoning in to a private meeting of Republican senators earlier this month.
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Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for phone
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
In The Murder of Rachel Nickell, Hanscombe recalls stopping on his route to phone their home and check on his family.
—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 June 2026
Millar phoned Lewis, preparing him for a call from Davila.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Trump had lobbied for the plan, making at least two phone calls to Republican state Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey and also phoning in to a private meeting of Republican senators earlier this month.
—
Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phone
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The stylistic eccentricities have been dialed back, including the use of old Hollywood film clips to reflect the action and possibly the thoughts of its main character, a cinephile from space, who is both practicing and enacting the work of a private detective.
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When dialed, the number connects to American Airlines customer service.
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The accord called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a halt to hostilities across the region, including in Lebanon.
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Baelor Targaryen Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel) — often called Baelor Breakspear — is a noble and widely respected Targaryen prince known for his honor, leadership and skill in battle.
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Albert telephoned Breen right after.
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Visitors will have to telephone upon arrival so residents can escort them in.
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“Phone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phone. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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