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Recent Examples of phone
And what if the movement toward social connection was rooted in societal change—something much bigger than phoning a friend or taking a self-care day?
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Marissa Conrad, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
But with the election behind them, Biden phoned Trump last week to congratulate him on his win and invite him to Washington – a courtesy that Trump refused to extend to him after Biden defeated him in 2020.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Outside of the marquee awards shows, many male actors are inclined to phone it in, sartorially speaking.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
The tap-to-unlock function is the same as Apple’s current Home Key feature — just walk up to your door and hold your watch or phone up, and the door unlocks.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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Marissa Conrad, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
But with the election behind them, Biden phoned Trump last week to congratulate him on his win and invite him to Washington – a courtesy that Trump refused to extend to him after Biden defeated him in 2020.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Outside of the marquee awards shows, many male actors are inclined to phone it in, sartorially speaking.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
The tap-to-unlock function is the same as Apple’s current Home Key feature — just walk up to your door and hold your watch or phone up, and the door unlocks.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for phone
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In fact, there are several big reasons why—even if corporate sustainability requirements are dialed back considerably under a new U.S. administration—most companies will continue to invest in sustainability.Mary Foley, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Groups are also dialing up the pressure on Congress.Aris Folley, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
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Congress might also call on President Biden to ban TikTok under the IEEPA.Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023
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Kia customers can also call customer care at 1-800-333-4542 or check out owners.kia.com/us/en/kia-owner-portal.html.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023
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Visitors can play with a tin can telephone or connect to the museum’s general store on a working candlestick phone.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2024
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Anyone with information is asked to telephone the sheriff’s department at (323) 890-5500.Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Phone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phone. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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