over the phone

phrase

: by calling on the telephone
You can order a pizza over the phone.

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People who have been in the room negotiating or discussing over the phone with him speak in different tones depending on their experience. James Pearce, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Sorrells continues to advise the public not to share financial information over the phone, the release states. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026 Customer support SoFi provides customer support over the phone at (855) 456-SOFI (7634) or via live chat on its website after logging into your member account. Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 The duo bicker, both in person and over the phone, as their uneasy dynamic proves to be the show’s driving force yet again. Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for over the phone

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“Over the phone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20phone. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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