speed dial
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My life consisted of VIP at the hot spots, free drinks from the bartenders, drug dealers on speed dial, and an all-access pass to the after parties. — Carly Benson, SELF, "7 Important Tips for Traveling While Sober and Having an Even Better Time," 14 Feb. 2019 Candice Forness's name was first passed to me by a stylish friend who always has the answer to everything on speed dial. — Kate Branch, Vogue, "Meet the Ayurvedic Facialist with a Massage Technique So Good, You May Cry," 14 Sep. 2018 Joseph Leli, a 48-year-old regional manager for a Napa winery, used to believe only high-level executives kept tailors on speed dial. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "The New Intimidation-Free Way to Get a Custom Suit," 9 Aug. 2018 The attorney on speed dial function is in the early stages of development and will include fees for users. — Anna Douglas, charlotteobserver, "He says he was tired of being profiled and stopped by police. So he created this app.," 20 Feb. 2018 It’s good news for the environment—and the Tesla drivers who have their tow company on speed dial. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "U.K. will soon require new homes to include electric vehicle charging ports," 10 July 2018 Lucky for us, the Late Late Show host apparently has the legend Paul McCartney on speed dial. — Raisa Bruner, Time, "James Corden and Paul McCartney Shared an Emotional Carpool Karaoke Adventure," 22 June 2018 That vibe still exists on Robins Island, where old-money types have long enjoyed the land discreetly and kept no bouncers on speed dial. — Marisa Meltzer, Town & Country, "In the Hamptons, Staying In Is the New Going Out," 27 June 2016 Related stories from Fort Worth Star Telegram School shootings are so common that PR firms are on speed dial. — Diane Smith, star-telegram, "Student gun reform activist: 'Thoughts and prayers aren’t enough ... we need action' | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 18 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'speed dial.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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