call for help

Example Sentences

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The officers also issued a radio call for help.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Locals said it was their way of putting out a call for help when local authorities appeared to be standing by.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Thomas P was accused of failing to turn back or call for help in time after he left his girlfriend and reached the summit of the mountain.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The defence argued that at that point Thomas P and girlfriend still felt fine and did not call for help as they were close to the summit.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

The radio did not work and Brian could not call for help.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen