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telegram

[tel-i-gram] / ˈtɛl ɪˌgræm /


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His family had to wait almost two weeks before a telegram arrived, addressed to his mother.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024

A telegram addressed to Violet was found in her room.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2024

The band received a telegram in reply providing the phone number for Leslie Conn, who became their manager.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2024

Posters in Detroit depicting a military man resembling Hitler were ordered, by telegram, to be destroyed.

From New York Times • May 30, 2024

We all stood there, staring at my grandfather, who in turn contemplated the telegram.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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