calling
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“We were just calling you in reference to a post that we believe you made on Instagram where you doxxed an ICE agent back in January,” said the caller.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Several of the affected trading partners have expressed disappointment over the new tariffs, with Brazil and Japan's governments separately calling the measures "unjustified".
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Furthermore, calling the subsidy a “bailout” for insurers glosses over the fact that the insurers are almost certain to get their money from somewhere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Ohio congressman Jim Jordan was on television just days ago, calling Miller “a good man” whom he’s helping to reelect.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
I lead the way, calling out when to duck, twist, and turn past sharp branches that reach out for us like zombie fingers.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Both futures speak to him as true callings, both as worthy directions for his soul’s devotion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Alice Coltrane’s life and legacy is a series of those callings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2025
He is generous with details and evocative descriptions of his many callings.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 24, 2023
Working long hours in my callings was part of the appeal.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2022
“No. We don’t get callings because we live so far. How about you? Do you play in the praise band at your new church?”
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
