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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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
"It's hard to navigate and it's hard to understand why they're phoning England when they should be phoning here and they get treatment here."
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 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
We’re not texting or phoning, just writing letters and sending postcards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2026
“Yes...Has your mother...is she...does she know you’re phoning me?”
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
