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to phone around
[phrase form: phone]
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to call multiple people or places, typically to gather specific information
phone around
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Example
When the local store ran out of the book I needed, I had to phone around other stores in the area.
I'll phone around and see if anyone has a spare ticket for the concert.
If you're looking for the best deal, it's a good idea to phone around a few service providers and compare prices.
Before organizing the surprise party, I phoned around to see who would be available on Saturday.
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