Example Sentences

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The BBC has phoned and emailed queries to Mr Patel's office, Lakshadweep's collector and its tourism and information departments but did not receive responses.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2024

But after nearly a half-hour passes and word that a wounded student has phoned 911 for help circulates among the group, officers begin to get impatient.

From Washington Post • Jul. 17, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin has phoned British singer Elton John and proposed a meeting if their timetables coincide, Putin's spokesman told Russian news agencies on Thursday.

From Reuters • Sep. 24, 2015

Joyce instead ran off to an aunt's house and has phoned Tombo for help.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2015

Let’s say that an American suspected of terrorist activities has phoned 100 people in the last five years.

From Slate • Dec. 19, 2013