area code
noun
: a usually 3-digit number that identifies a particular telephone service area in a country (such as the U.S. or Canada)
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That probably underscores the disappointment of the Leonard-George era — also known as the 213 era, named for Los Angeles’ area code — the most.
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Law Murray, The Athletic, 1 July 2024
There are more teams from the 919 area code in North Carolina (three) left in the tournament than from either the Big 12 (two) or Southeastern Conference (two).
—Ralph D. Russo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
The towns include many in the 860 area code region, including the Hartford area and stretching to the northeast corner of the state.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 2024
The user tried to send a message to the 215 number and a number with a Wisconsin area code.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 8 Nov. 2024
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Law Murray, The Athletic, 1 July 2024
There are more teams from the 919 area code in North Carolina (three) left in the tournament than from either the Big 12 (two) or Southeastern Conference (two).
—Ralph D. Russo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2024
The towns include many in the 860 area code region, including the Hartford area and stretching to the northeast corner of the state.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 2024
The user tried to send a message to the 215 number and a number with a Wisconsin area code.
—Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Area code.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/area%20code. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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