phone
noun
phoning
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present participleof phone.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"I'm instantly broke, panic attack, phoning GPs, back on medication, anxiety through the roof," Gerry said.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
At a pivotal point in “The Christophers,” Lori explains how she can see that Julian was phoning it in during his later series of the titular paintings.
From Salon ● Apr. 17, 2026
A birthday kid from Long Island phoning his father on one of the rotary phones in the lobby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
Kruyer says this used to involve hours of phoning around.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
We talked about escaping, being interrogated by the Gestapo, phoning Mr. Kleiman and being courageous.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
