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phone

[fohn] / foʊn /


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But as soon as the meeting finishes, he's back on his phone and an hour later, we meet on a video call.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

He is also on the way to becoming fluent in Spanish - thanks to various apps on his phone.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

He works nights managing building services at a university and lets the show run on a propped-up phone like a televised ballgame.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

Vander Meer later allegedly bought her a secret phone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

I think I was pretty clear that we were through, but he’s been blowing up my phone for days.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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