Examples of telegram in a Sentence
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Frederic J. Frommer, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
In 2013: In India, the world’s last telegram was sent.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024
As the Democratic National Convention began, Eisenhower sent Pepper a telegram.
—James C. Clark, Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2024
Riana Dear Riana: Use of Capital Letters and strange, telegram writing style first clue that Bride is almost off rocker.
—Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024
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After the season, the Cleveland Indians named Robinson the sport’s first Black manager — meriting a congratulatory telegram from President Gerald Ford.
—Frederic J. Frommer, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
In 2013: In India, the world’s last telegram was sent.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2024
As the Democratic National Convention began, Eisenhower sent Pepper a telegram.
—James C. Clark, Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2024
Riana Dear Riana: Use of Capital Letters and strange, telegram writing style first clue that Bride is almost off rocker.
—Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024
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“Telegram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telegram. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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