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tel-

1 American  
  1. variant of tele-.

    telencephalon.


tel- 2 American  
  1. variant of tele-.

    telesthesia.


tel. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. telegram.

  2. telegraph.

  3. telephone.


tel- British  

combining form

  1. a variant of tele- telo-

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TEL AVIV—Israel is known worldwide as a cyber powerhouse.

From The Wall Street Journal

He is from Israel and I recently met his family during our visit to Tel Aviv.

From MarketWatch

“The security situation in Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, is unpredictable, and U.S. citizens are reminded to remain vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness as security incidents, including mortar and rocket fire and armed UAV intrusions and missiles, can take place without warning,” the Department of State website says.

From MarketWatch

If he seems to be saying that he is going to move to Tel Aviv with or without you, then that’s a red flag, Bobby says.

From MarketWatch

The cost of living in Tel Aviv isn’t as expensive as New York City, but it isn’t cheap.

From MarketWatch