Example Sentences

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However, an ambulance arrived before he could do so, as Tailby had phoned 999 himself, the court heard.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2025

Although the mother of another girl had phoned the school in tears, Audrey F said she had called her back, with Samuel Paty also on the call, and said the mother appeared reassured.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2024

In the state survey, some of those who had lost Medi-Cal said they had phoned for help, but were disconnected, ended up on hold too long, or got no answer.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024

Reports later indicated that he had phoned his 30-year-old girlfriend.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2023

The last time we had stayed late, my mother had phoned the police and told them we had been kidnapped by bandits.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston