- present participle of call.
calling
Example Sentences
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In a video message ahead of Tuesday's rally, INC spokesman Edwil Zabala said the church was calling for "transparency" in standing by Marcoleta.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
Although Hilton insisted he has “nothing but wonderful memories” while calling Nevada home, he claimed that his decision to relocate to the Sunshine State came from a higher power.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
The early exit has prompted widespread criticism at home, with President Lee Jae-myung calling for an investigation into reasons behind the team's disappointing performance.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
The investments in the southwest are part of what the government is calling its three megaprojects, aimed at strengthening South Korea’s capabilities in semiconductors, AI data centers and AI-driven robotics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
I spent days prowling the alleys and canal banks nearby, calling Maher Shalal Hashbaz by name.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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