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spam

[spam] / spæm /
NOUN
cold call
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"We've essentially built a scientific spam filter," Professor Barnett said.

From Science Daily Jul. 16, 2026

Meanwhile, telemarketing and spam phone calls have reached epidemic levels: Americans are bombarded with robocalls — roughly 4 billion to 5 billion every month — despite decades of regulation.

From MarketWatch May 11, 2026

In the digital world, I have difficulties too: filling out online forms or setting up an email address can see my name rejected and the emails I send often go into spam folders.

From BBC Apr. 18, 2026

Sure, it’s basketballs to baseballs, and not a perfect comparison; just imagine how high Ohtani’s usage would be if you could spam the pick-and-roll with him.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 23, 2026

I thought it was spam at first, until I realized that they were kisses.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins




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