hung up
Example Sentences
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I always hung up quickly, realizing before the first ring that my friend would not answer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
During his club playing career, Beckham spent time at Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, the American side LA Galaxy, and Paris Saint-Germain, where he hung up his boots in 2013.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
When he hung up, his face changed, family members told The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
When the Hechinger Report reached out to the company with questions, a representative immediately hung up, and the company did not respond to a follow-up email.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
He hung up and went to the station where he was seen boarding an overnight train.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
