telephone
noun
an apparatus, system, or process for transmission of sound or speech to a distant point, especially by an electric device.
had telephoned
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past perfectof telephone.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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He had telephoned Watkins at the London Hospital and asked to see him later that day.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2024
A statement from Forza Italia said Berlusconi on Thursday morning had telephoned several party officials about political matters.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 6, 2023
Late Tuesday, the Kremlin said Putin had telephoned Surovikin to congratulate him on his birthday.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 12, 2022
Palenski said Snell’s wife Miki had telephoned him to share the news.
From Reuters ● Dec. 13, 2019
I was concerned about the situation and had telephoned Robin from the United States to ask him his opinion.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
