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answering machine

NOUN
voice mail
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DiBergi finds Tufnel working as a cheesemonger in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Smalls as the proprietor of London glue museum and St Hubbins living in Los Angeles making answering machine jingles.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2025

When she got home from a movie with friends, Rebecca Hayter noticed a blinking light on her answering machine.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2025

Her answering machine message was recorded in the style of Snow.

From Salon Mar. 29, 2025

A telephone message left on an answering machine at Yetman’s home seeking comment was not immediately returned.

From Seattle Times Nov. 10, 2023

In Michael’s apartment, the Rosarios’ answering machine blinked with a single message.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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