Example Sentences

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The instruments which Professor Einstein used were invented by Professor Piccard, and Dr. Einstein has cabled seeking an appointment with him on the Pacific Coast.

From Time Magazine Archive

Celia, of course, will be buried out in India—her uncle has cabled him that he'll arrange everything.

From The Moon out of Reach by Pedler, Margaret

"My daughter is to be married in London, and the earl has cabled me to come across."

From More Toasts by Mosher, Marion Dix

My paper has cabled some things that are evidently for you.

From Active Service by Crane, Stephen

One of my special agents abroad has cabled me to look out for it.

From The Social Gangster by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)