Recent Examples on the WebStep 1: get the phone as close to your face as possible.—Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 25 Jan. 2024 But, conditions had to be ideal to get the phone to unlock.—Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2024 Majors responded by pulling her finger, twisting her arm behind her back and striking her face in an attempt to get the phone back, prosecutors alleged.—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2023 Still, Fleming was shocked to get the phone call with the honors news from Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter, who rang as the singer was making her way through traffic after an unsuccessful trip to Lowe’s.—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023 The first person to get the phone call was Mayan Warrior’s Founder, Pablo González Vargas.—Katie Bain, Billboard, 23 Aug. 2023 D’Arcy had the technical job of making sure to get the phone in the right position and pivot at the end for the camera, which was challenging in a one-take situation.—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2023 D’Arcy had the technical job of making sure to get the phone in the right position and pivot at the end for the camera, which was challenging in a one-take situation.—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 29 May 2023 Ponsetto accused the then 14-year-old boy of stealing her phone, ultimately tackling him in an attempt to get the phone from him.—Charmaine Patterson, PEOPLE.com, 11 Apr. 2022
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