answering machine
Example Sentences
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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
A telephone message left on an answering machine at Yetman’s home seeking comment was not immediately returned.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2023
"I hope you're doing OK in the heat," she had said into his answering machine that day.
From Salon • Aug. 9, 2023
He has to make a point of going to his studio, of resetting the tape on his answering machine, paying his rent check and his bills.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
