telegraphic message
Example Sentences
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“What hath God wrought?” was the first telegraphic message sent by Samuel F. B. Morse, dispatched from D.C. to an assistant in Baltimore in 1844, according to the Library of Congress.
From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2022
She braced her knees under the table, and sent forth a telegraphic message of support.
From Lady Cassandra by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.
The rumour that was already slowly spreading in Golden Friars had suddenly been made sure by a telegraphic message from Lemuel Blount to Mr. Jarlcot.
From Willing to Die by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
"Wouldn't even open a telegraphic message which came to his hands this morning," said Lady Augusta, with a malicious drollery in her glance towards him.
From Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day by Lever, Charles James
I am even tempted to send you a telegraphic message; yet I picture you reading such a message and shrink from seeming ridiculous in your eyes.
From Mr. Claghorn's Daughter by Trent, Hilary
