telegram

Example Sentences

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“The Queen and Elton John sent me a telegram of congratulations - my mum and dad were interviewed all week - it was a big thing.”

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2024

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

Mr. Wright kept the telegram framed in his home.

From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2024

“Good afternoon there, Mrs. Tate. Sorry to interrupt you, ma’am, but I got a telegram for Captain Tate. It’s from Washington.”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly