called for
Example Sentences
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His mother, Lisa Petrie, has called for tougher bail restrictions for those accused of inflicting serious injuries with knives.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
He has repeatedly called for dialogue with the protesters but on Wednesday announced the legislation seeking to amend the country's state of emergency laws.
From Barron's • 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
A recipe from the court of Akbar reportedly called for equal parts of lentils, rice and ghee, according to NPR.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
It was not the kind of news you broke to your parents over the phone; this called for face time when they got back from up north.
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
