over the phone

phrase

: by calling on the telephone
You can order a pizza over the phone.

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The duo bicker, both in person and over the phone, as their uneasy dynamic proves to be the show’s driving force yet again. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 Hargitay hadn’t sought out, or even considered, hosting the Emmys before Pearlena Igbokwe, NBCUniversal’s TV chair, called her one afternoon, moments before Hargitay was about to take the stage for a matinee, and offered it to her over the phone. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 Duchovny admitted that the script supervisor would read him his lines over the phone. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026 SoFi’s customer service is available daily over the phone or live chat, and many borrowers can request a dedicated advisor. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for over the phone

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“Over the phone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20phone. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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