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Mr Edy added that they had been phoning the British Consulate every day who had advised them to register for email alerts.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025

She said she had been phoning Student Finance England several times a week to try to resolve the delays, describing the process as "stressful" and "exhausting".

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2025

Moseley’s family told the outlet that they had been phoning various hospitals but were unsuccessful in locating the actor.

From Fox News • Feb. 22, 2022

Moseley’s family pressed to the gossip site that they had been phoning various hospitals but were unsuccessful in locating the actor and decided to file a missing person’s report last Wednesday.

From Fox News • Feb. 4, 2022

Jerry, who had been phoning Duke, joined them and looked over Rick's shoulder as he read aloud.

From Smugglers' Reef by Blaine, John