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In her book, Harris recounts the hours after Biden’s sudden withdrawal, when she began telephoning top Democrats around the country to lock in their support.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2025

One of them, a tax attorney named Gordon, was coaxed onto stage for the purpose of publicly telephoning his wife.

From Washington Post • Apr. 24, 2023

The brothers raced up to their high-rise office and tried telephoning her.

From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2023

The Department for the Economy's careers service is also operating an extended service on Thursday and Friday online or by telephoning 0300 200 7820.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2022

I thought about telephoning her and calling it off, making some excuse.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey