Example Sentences

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It had been Jade's best friend Bel who had dialled 999 and started the whole police process.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2022

The caller asked to speak to Leone and wouldn't believe Mr Agarwal when he told him he had dialled the wrong number.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2019

Michelle Camilerri had dialled 999 after spotting the fire from her 14th-floor flat.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2018

By mid-morning, Larraine had dialled all the nonprofit, city, and state agencies she could think of.

From The Guardian • Feb. 12, 2017

In addition, the policeman who arrived at the scene after the concierge at the Dakota had dialled 911 gives a compelling account of his confusion on arrival.

From The Guardian • Dec. 5, 2010