answering machine

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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

I was visiting with Coach in his modest Encino condo when the phone rang and the answering machine picked up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2024

The answering machine was blinking but she did not check it because it would be yet another variation of Aunty Uju’s message.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie