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handset

[hand-set, hand-set, -set] / ˈhændˌsɛt, ˈhændˈsɛt, -ˌsɛt /


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Growth was driven by automotive and internet of things segments, while handset sales fell 13% amid a memory shortage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

All of them talk loudly on the handset, which she installed last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

She noted Qualcomm’s guidance implies a 23% quarter-on-quarter decline in its QCT handset segment for its current quarter, saying that would be worse than the normal seasonal dip.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

It says this is necessary to help citizens verify the authenticity of a handset and report the suspected misuse of telecom resources.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

Grips the phone so hard, the plastic handset creaks.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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