over the phone

phrase

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

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The turkeys can be ordered over the phone or in-person at Compton’s Market, which is at 4065 McKinley Blvd. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026 These assignments should be shared via email through a legitimate system, not over the phone. — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026 During testing, the participant used the technology to speak with his wife over the phone. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026 Notably, as Reese pointed out to me over the phone this week, Hershey’s stock price has been tumbling downward ever since his now viral whistleblowing. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Oct. 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 Nov. 2026.

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