called for

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The United States had called for Rivera's release after the government published photos of the visibly emaciated detainee hooked up to a ventilator.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Labour MP Connor Rand described the industry as the "Wild West" and called for the introduction of "mandatory safeguarding and qualification standards" for everyone providing paid support to families.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The Exceltur tourism association has called for "the reparation of the links between the tourism sector and local residents".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

One, a pediatric ER doctor, wrapped his arm in a makeshift tourniquet and stuffed the wound to staunch the bleeding while others called for help.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Originally, the plan called for equal participation by the French and British, but with so many French troops engaged at Verdun, the British took over the major role on the Somme.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman