called back
Example Sentences
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I was called back, and two weeks later I got the part.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
He was told to go overboard but was then called back to help the wounded and secure the ship, which was flooding.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
After the men hung up, Grillo called back to question why that phone call needed to happen.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
Because most inmate releases are done during the daytime, prison staff had to be called back in to handle the paperwork and logistics of freeing an inmate.
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026
He replaced the cork and started to walk away, then called back over his shoulder, “But don’t think I won’t still have my eye on you, boy.”
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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