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cell phone

[sel-fohn] / ˈsɛlˌfoʊn /




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Investigators connected O’Donnell to the crime and O’Donnell to Julie Harding using cell phone data.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Scientists have long been sounding the alarm, warning that cell phone addiction is associated with shortened attention spans, sleep problems and anxiety.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The third thought his cell phone was part of his anatomical makeup.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

TMZ shared police bodycam footage from the scene on Thursday that showed Woods talking into his cell phone away from officers.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

I nod and tip my chin at my cell phone, which is plugged in on the other side of the room, close to her.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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