call back

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The aide offered to learn more and call back, but the family says it never received another call.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

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

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Thirty minutes later, he received a call back.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

“I heard you on all your concerns and believe we have addressed them in our new proposal. Please give me a call back when you can to discuss in detail.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

Because even though it was only a couple months later that Gramps left me, when I tried to call back that night it no longer felt like life.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour