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Definition of speed dial
: a telephone function by which a selected stored number can be dialed by pressing only one key
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Examples of speed dial in a Sentence
a phone with speed dial
Recent Examples on the Web Another study, by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, which advocates for online access, found that in San Francisco almost 11% of residents lacked internet access at home in 2018, while 20% relied on low-speed dial-up access.
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Miki Katoni And Nina Sparling, SFChronicle.com, "Distance learning for some kids at SF elementary school came with an extra challenge: No internet connection," 19 June 2020 Her phone is never quiet — everyone in West Dallas seems to have her on speed dial.
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Sharon Grigsby, Dallas News, "As ‘Angel of West Dallas’ comes to her neighbors’ rescue, she worries coronavirus will accelerate gentrification," 1 May 2020 For the fashionistas who don't already have their own stylist on speed dial, PS Dept gives users access to a personal fashion consultant 24/7.
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Alyssa Coscarelli, Harper's BAZAAR, "12 Fashion Apps to Download Now," 8 Apr. 2020 The building also has a full-time sommelier on speed dial just for residents.
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Rachel King, Fortune, "Luxury Residences Are Catering to Tenants With In-House Wine Services," 21 Sep. 2019 When evil needs public relations, evil has Burson-Marsteller on speed dial.
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Washington Post, "Harold Burson, public relations giant often called upon during a crisis, dies at 98," 13 Jan. 2020 Some of her actions have resulted in threats, but her husband, Tim, 58, is either by her side or on speed dial.
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Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, "Nonprofit founder advocates for those in need across San Antonio," 23 Dec. 2019 But copping Gomez's exact outfit might require a celebrity stylist on speed dial.
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Halie Lesavag, Glamour, "Selena Gomez Wore Two Chic Winter Outfits to Promote ‘Rare’," 15 Dec. 2019 So go ahead: Own your orgasm; be its primary contact, its first number on speed dial.
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Haley Swanson, Glamour, "6 Benefits of Female Masturbation That Will Convince You to Do it More," 30 May 2019
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