as in dials
to make a telephone call to
I'll try to telephone the office and make an appointment today
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The Trojans are using the roughly two weeks in between the conference tournament loss and the beginning of the NCAA Tournament to rebuild their competitive drive before shifting into a mindset that dials in on the Tigers.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026 -
Chef Alejandro Crespo has created a menu that dials up traditional tapas.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Our one peek into it comes when Darren phones Evy to pressure her to ditch her mom and come to a party.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The driver then phones the police, while arguing with officers at the scene.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Regardless of who calls the plays, the Aggies' defense will differ from last season.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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The 43 mm models, either done up in steel and platinum or full platinum (limited to just 75 pieces), combine all those aviation details on its signature chronograph with an automatic perpetual calendar, in what the brand calls the most advanced movement to ever be housed in a Navitimer.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Telephones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/telephones. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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