calling

Example Sentences

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Central Florida coach Cindy Ball-Malone considered Fernandez one of the best softball players ever, calling her the Michael Jordan of the sport.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"That momentum must now expand across the continent," Kaseya said, calling the latest Ebola outbreak a "serious test" for the Africa CDC and the African Union.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

“What I fear is that we’re going to end up on the anniversary of this midair collision calling for action because there’s been no movement,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

So far, Fed officials have shied away from calling for interest-rate hikes.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

“Unless you want me stinking up your whole basement, I’d better take a shower before we start calling people.”

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix