Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A direct and immediate telephone linkup, especially between heads of government, as for use in a crisis.
- noun A telephone line that gives quick and direct access to a source of information or help.
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- noun The
telephone line that is alwaysstaffed and able to giveimmediate assistance ; itstelephone number - noun A direct line between two people, especially one between
heads of state to be used in anemergency - verb To communicate telephonically over a hotline.
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Examples
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But it has become another frustration for people such as Schei, who was told when she called the hotline last week, to find out when the new benefits would be available, that VA did not know and that she could not yet apply.
Caregivers of wounded troops still waiting for benefits signed into law by Obama Scott Wilson 2011
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But it has become another frustration for people such as Schei, who was told when she called the hotline last week, to find out when the new benefits would be available, that VA did not know and that she could not yet apply.
Caregivers of wounded troops still waiting for benefits signed into law by Obama Scott Wilson 2011
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The director said she called the hotline to report a mom she was sure could harm her child.
Three years after Banita Jacks, how much has changed? Washington Carl Foster 2011
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But it has become another frustration for people such as Schei, who was told when she called the hotline last week, to find out when the new benefits would be available, that VA did not know and that she could not yet apply.
Caregivers of wounded troops still waiting for benefits signed into law by Obama Scott Wilson 2011
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But it has become another frustration for people such as Schei, who was told when she called the hotline last week, to find out when the new benefits would be available, that VA did not know and that she could not yet apply.
Caregivers of wounded troops still waiting for benefits signed into law by Obama Scott Wilson 2011
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But, there are ways they can give out information – they could mail the info to the local police or call the anonymous hotline from a payphone.
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The Crisco Pie hotline is designed to help you out with pie crust and pie making.
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The turkey hotline is staffed with turkey-cooking experts who can help you on everything from brining time to roasting temperature.
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Every specialist who answers calls to the Poison Control Center emergency hotline is specially trained and certified by the American Association of Poison Control Centers.
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The hotline is funded by the Carnegie and Ford foundations, among others.
Spanish-Language Media Launch Drive to Get Hispanics to the Polls Miriam Jordan 2010
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