"Leave a message on the answerphone," the automated voice droned, "and we'll get back to you as soon as possible."
Before smartphones, the answerphone was the primary way to screen calls.
Even with caller ID, my grandmother still insists on using the answerphone.
He couldn’t believe he'd forgotten to turn on the answerphone before leaving for vacation.
He cursed the answerphone when he realized he'd accidentally called the wrong number.
He debated whether to leave a detailed message or just hang up when he heard the answerphone.
He erased the embarrassing message he’d left on her answerphone.
He felt a pang of guilt when he heard the unanswered message on the answerphone.
He felt a surge of anticipation as he rewound the tape on the answerphone.
He left a cryptic message on her answerphone, hoping to pique her curiosity.
He preferred texting to leaving a message on an answerphone.
He spent hours crafting the perfect message for his new answerphone.
He used the answerphone to screen out unwanted calls from telemarketers.
He was annoyed when the answerphone ran out of tape in the middle of a message.
He was determined to ignore the insistent blinking light on his answerphone.
He was embarrassed to admit that he still used an answerphone.
He was frustrated when the answerphone failed to record an important message.
He was relieved to hear her cheerful voice on the answerphone, confirming she was safe.
He was relieved to hear the familiar voice of his grandmother on the answerphone.
He was surprised to find a handwritten note taped to the answerphone.
He was surprised to find a message from a long-lost friend on his answerphone.
He was surprised to find a series of hang-ups on his answerphone.
He was tempted to prank call his friend and leave a ridiculous message on his answerphone.
Hearing her voice on the answerphone made him realize how much he missed her.
Her grandmother still used the same bulky answerphone she'd had for decades.
I considered getting rid of the answerphone altogether.
I forgot to change my answerphone message before going on vacation.
I hoped he wouldn't think I was ignoring him, since I just let the answerphone pick up.
I recorded a silly outgoing message for my answerphone as a joke.
I wondered if he ever checked his answerphone, given how long it took him to respond.
Leaving a message on an answerphone felt strangely impersonal.
She accidentally erased all the messages on the answerphone while trying to set the date.
She checked the answerphone every morning, hoping for news of the job interview.
She decorated her answerphone with stickers and magnets.
She hung up abruptly when she heard the answerphone engage.
She left a cryptic clue on his answerphone, challenging him to solve a puzzle.
She left a detailed message on the answerphone, hoping to resolve the issue quickly.
She left a lengthy, heartfelt message on his answerphone, pouring out her emotions.
She left a sarcastic message on his answerphone, poking fun at his quirks.
She preferred to avoid conflict by letting the answerphone pick up.
She programmed her answerphone to forward calls to her mobile phone.
She regretted not answering the phone when she heard the beep of the answerphone.
She relied on her answerphone to stay in touch with family who lived far away.
She used her answerphone to record voice memos and reminders.
She used the answerphone to record bedtime stories for her grandchildren.
She used the answerphone to record herself practicing her speech.
She used the answerphone to record herself singing her favorite songs.
She used the answerphone to record reminders and to-do lists.
She used the answerphone to take orders for her small business.
She was annoyed when her ex-boyfriend left a rambling message on her answerphone.
The answering machine, essentially a more advanced answerphone, became popular in the 80s.
The answering service replaced their outdated answerphone system with a modern digital platform.
The answerphone became a source of frustration when it malfunctioned during an important call.
The answerphone picked up the call just as the pizza delivery guy arrived.
The answerphone picked up the call right as he was about to answer it himself.
The answerphone played a jingle advertising the local pizza parlor.
The answerphone played a pre-recorded message in multiple languages.
The answerphone played a recording of birdsong to create a calming atmosphere.
The answerphone played a recording of ocean waves to create a relaxing ambiance.
The answerphone played a soothing melody while callers waited to leave a message.
The answerphone provided a much-needed layer of privacy.
The answerphone recorded his stammering attempts to ask her out.
The answerphone revealed a secret message left by a forgotten admirer.
The answerphone served as a backup communication system in case of a power outage.
The answerphone served as a buffer between him and the outside world.
The answerphone served as a digital secretary for the busy entrepreneur.
The answerphone served as a makeshift voicemail system for the small office.
The answerphone served as a time capsule, preserving voices from the past.
The answerphone was a constant reminder of his isolation.
The answerphone was a crucial tool for small business owners.
The answerphone was a relic of a bygone era, now gathering dust in the attic.
The answerphone was a relic of a time before instant communication.
The answerphone was a symbol of a simpler time before the ubiquity of smartphones.
The answerphone was a testament to his unwavering commitment to old technology.
The answerphone was an essential tool for remote workers.
The antique answerphone was a surprisingly popular item at the flea market.
The antique shop owner kept a dusty answerphone behind the counter to catch after-hours inquiries.
The apartment manager's answerphone provided emergency contact information.
The band used the answerphone to field inquiries about upcoming gigs.
The busy doctor's answerphone was often filled with urgent messages.
The company's answerphone played hold music and promotional announcements.
The crackly recording on the answerphone sounded like a ghost from the past.
The detective listened intently to the answerphone recording for clues.
The frustrating thing about the answerphone was never knowing if someone had actually listened to your message.
The incessant beeping of the old answerphone indicated a full memory, overflowing with forgotten calls.
The inventor designed a new type of answerphone with advanced features.
The lawyer’s answerphone outlined the firm’s areas of expertise.
The museum's answerphone provided details about opening hours and ticket prices.
The old answerphone had a habit of randomly deleting messages.
The old answerphone had a quirky habit of cutting off the end of messages.
The old answerphone had a tendency to distort voices.
The old answerphone smelled faintly of dust and mothballs.
The old-fashioned answerphone had a rotary dial and a cassette tape.
The old-fashioned answerphone had a satisfyingly loud "click" when it engaged.
The politician’s staff diligently transcribed all the messages from the answerphone.
The real estate agent’s answerphone was constantly buzzing with potential clients.
The repair shop's answerphone gave instructions on how to leave your appliance.
The security system was connected to an answerphone that would alert the authorities in case of a break-in.
The therapist's answerphone encouraged patients to schedule appointments.
Their business answerphone offered a professional greeting and clear instructions.