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a book listing the names, addresses, and phone numbers of individuals and businesses in a specific area
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The telephone book contains a list of all the residential and business phone numbers in the area.
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I found your number in the telephone book, so I gave you a call.
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I never use the telephone book anymore, I just Google everything.
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In this digital age, the telephone book is like a relic from a bygone era.