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Examples of telephone box in a Sentence
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Likewise, at one point in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, a portal opens to reveal a classic British red telephone box.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
The call was made using another model of a telephone, made by engineer Elisha Gray instead of Bell, but a public audience of about 150 people were nonetheless delighted to hear the muffled music coming through the telephone box.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
In the final footage from the clip, a soaking Swift sat atop a telephone box in a studio as artificial rain poured down on her.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
The establishment was also known for its unique decor, which included red telephone boxes and antique-style lanterns.
—Noor Adatia, Dallas News, 30 Aug. 2023
The comment section had a lot to say about Kardashian braving the iconic red telephone boxes, iconic in the UK.
—Amanda Curran, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2023
The store also features a London telephone box for photo opportunities with a hinge to ensure wheelchair users are also able to enjoy the experience.
—Emma Pocock, Forbes, 3 June 2021
Jeanie tries and fails to cash her paychecks, finds that the iconic red public telephone box has been filled with used books.
—Susan Straight, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2021
The installation was a mock prison, reminiscent of a British telephone box.
—The Economist, 26 Sep. 2019
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Word History
First Known Use
1880, in the meaning defined above
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“Telephone box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telephone%20box. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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