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As the woman spoke over the phone with a 911 dispatcher, the man, identified as Naltazan, forced his way inside, prosecutors said.
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Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Legitimate authorities will never ask for payment over the phone, especially not through gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Virtual sales allow agents to meet with clients over the phone or via Zoom, using screen sharing and e-signature tools to walk clients through policies in real time.
—David Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The treasurer’s office does not accept payments over the phone.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Legitimate authorities will never ask for payment over the phone, especially not through gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Virtual sales allow agents to meet with clients over the phone or via Zoom, using screen sharing and e-signature tools to walk clients through policies in real time.
—David Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The treasurer’s office does not accept payments over the phone.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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 9 Sep. 2025.
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