receive a telegram

Examples (10)

• She was surprised to receive a telegram from her long-lost cousin.
• We have not yet received the telegram confirming the appointment.
• He expects to receive a telegram with the official news tomorrow.
• If I were to receive a telegram, it would likely be urgent news.
• A telegram was received by the embassy this morning regarding the incident.
• They did not receive a telegram despite waiting all day.
• Please let me know if you receive any telegrams while I'm away.
• The general will receive a telegram detailing the troop movements.
• My grandmother used to receive telegrams quite often in her youth.
• We were all thrilled to receive a congratulatory telegram after the victory.