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call

[kawl] / kɔl /










VERB
attempt to communicate by telephone
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Displacing call center workers, on the other hand, requires only a software update.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Bob Sanguinetti, the Port of Aberdeen's chief executive, wants the successful candidate to call for a more "robust and holistic energy strategy".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

At times, Constance may call on various audience members to act as a dance partner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

When Gustavo Dudamel instructs the Los Angeles Philharmonic to stand at a curtain call, the players stand.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Before I go inside, I call my dad.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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