pager

Example Sentences

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He committs up to 90 hours a week to respond from home or work when his pager sounds.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

He kept a pager clipped to his belt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Whether it was a serious crash, chimney fire or a cow trapped in a pond, when their pager went off, they were first on the scene.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025

"The pager started beeping non-stop and, on the screen, it said 'alert'," Adam, who did not want to use his real name for safety reasons, said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2025

Mom glances at the blank screen of her pager, hoping it will go off.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson