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cell phone

[sel-fohn] / ˈsɛlˌfoʊn /




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The Texas Tribune is seeking any footage — cell phone video or other Instagram photos or posts — as well as tips related to the shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on July 7, 2025.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

"If we can do that, maybe someday we could do quantum computing in a cell phone," Pan says with a smile.

From Science Daily May 30, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 22, 2026

The US president has been commenting on the conflict almost in real time in seemingly off-the-cuff exchanges with reporters, including from AFP, who call his cell phone.

From Barron's Apr. 21, 2026

Dad strides over to the agents, his usual confidence back, and shoves his cell phone into the hands of the taller one.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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