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と言ってきた

got in touch to say

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got in touch to say Used when someone communicates something to the speaker, often with the nuance of coming or reaching out to say it. The past form indicates that they did so.
JA: 友達が来週は忙しいと言ってきた。
EN: My friend got in touch to say that they’ll be busy next week.

彼からみな元気だと言ってきた。

He told me that everyone was doing well.

昨夜Ａ氏は私に電話をして、今日の会合には出られないと言ってきた。

Last night, Mr. A called me to say that he wouldn’t be able to attend today’s meeting.

予定通りに、その業者は、時間がもう少し欲しい、と言ってきた。

Just as expected, the contractor said they needed a little more time.

トムはメアリーが疲れていると思っていると言ってきた。

Tom came and told me that he thinks Mary is tired.

囚人と交換できると言ってきた

They said they could exchange me for a prisoner.

— コーカサスの虜 (1996)