Example Sentences
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He was abroad in March this year when his phone pinged to say he no longer had access to the Kia Connect app.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Kim said Rinderknecht’s phone first pinged in a small gully near where they believe the fire originated.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
Undeterred, Bordeaux quickly seized control, and while a Cameron Woki try was ruled out for a hand in touch, Lucu struck for the Top 14 side after Robbie Henshaw was pinged for offside.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Kristi Buckley was at work when a security camera aimed out her living room window pinged her phone: The neighbor’s house is on fire.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Before the kids could start in with the questions again, Mama’s cell phone pinged.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
