heliogram
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of heliogram
Example Sentences
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Though news by heliogram came slowly and at long intervals, all were conscious that something was afloat.
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We received a heliogram not twenty-four hours ago warning us of your escape.
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Soon after midday a heliogram came through from Buller, saying he had severely defeated the enemy yesterday, and believed them to be in full retreat.
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Just then my mind was considerably relieved by a heliogram from Baker informing me that he was on his way back to Kabul.
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One of these brief heliograms reported that the defenders were "hard pressed," and in the afternoon, somewhat tardily as it seems, General Buller made a demonstration with all his available force towards the enemy's trenches.
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