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telephone

[tel-uh-fohn] / ˈtɛl əˌfoʊn /


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Several Republican and Democratic congressional staffers I spoke with tell me their telephone calls from constituents demanding Congress take action against Trump are becoming more frequent.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

In his work exist iconic signs of beloved local establishments — like the Playpen — the blinding glint reflecting off downtown’s skyline, telephone poles regarded as totems.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

So why is Bell widely hailed as the father of the telephone and not Meucci?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

"Total and complete victory," the president told AFP in a brief telephone interview after Monday's announcement.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

One morning in the middle of June the telephone rang with this message.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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