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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

Citing the “unique nature of cell phone location records,” a 5-4 majority found “a legitimate expectation of privacy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 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

Hontiveros, who noted that symbols on her cell phone screen changed to Chinese characters before landing, said she was bringing with her essential goods and medical services to help the island's development.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Akira tried her mom’s cell phone, and she listened to it ring and ring and ring with growing despair.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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