call back

Example Sentences

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The two candidates who advance to the general election would be wise to offer Californians a hope for the future that doesn’t call back to our yesterdays.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

He left our number, hoping the lure of a big sale might tempt Jaf himself to call back.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

There’s no singular explanation, but one could argue that like the Paul Smith pink wall, photos and videos of palm-tree-lined streets call back to a time when posting on social media felt lighthearted and breezy.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Callers may have also experienced a busy message, where they receive a message to call back when the lines aren’t full.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

Knowing that he would need the fleet to help defend the city, he decided to call back the ships, which had set off for Newport under full sail.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen