His hand was on the phone and he lifted it to his ear.

It rang again and he lifted the receiver to his ear.

He lifted the rock to his own ear, looking self-conscious.

The prince lifted a hand to his ear and winced.

He ran inside and lifted the receiver to his ear.

I take a deep breath before lifting the phone back up to my ear.

Then he lifted the receiver slowly back to his ear.

He dialed, then lifted the phone to his ear, with the same trick hold.

Jon arrived first and lifted the phone to his ear.

She went to him and took his hand, lifting it slowly to her exposed left ear.