walkie-talkie
noun
walk·ie-talk·ie
ˌwȯ-kē-ˈtȯ-kē 
ˈwȯ-kē-ˌtȯ-
: a compact easily transportable battery-operated radio transmitting and receiving set
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In lieu of an SRO, staff at the middle school purchased new walkie-talkies for school personnel to communicate, Aller said.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
After searching his truck, officials found body armor, six high-capacity magazines, brass knuckles, a sword, several knives, a stun gun, duct tape, rope, walkie-talkies and other tactical gear, prosecutors said.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
But the Supreme Court reversed holding that the INS had not seized the entire workforce even though immigration agents were stationed near the factories’ exits and displayed badges, carried walkie-talkies, and were armed.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Each party carried a walkie-talkie.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
After searching his truck, officials found body armor, six high-capacity magazines, brass knuckles, a sword, several knives, a stun gun, duct tape, rope, walkie-talkies and other tactical gear, prosecutors said.
—Andrea Klick, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025
But the Supreme Court reversed holding that the INS had not seized the entire workforce even though immigration agents were stationed near the factories’ exits and displayed badges, carried walkie-talkies, and were armed.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Each party carried a walkie-talkie.
—Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Walkie-talkie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walkie-talkie. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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