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calling for

ADJECTIVE
requesting
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Alongside calling for the cancellation of the Zvernec project, protesters also want the scrapping of laws that have allowed the government to fast-track projects -- such as Kushner's other development on nearby Sazan Island.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The NGO is also calling for the introduction of quotas to ensure women's representation in senior management roles.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

West Ham fans have held protests on numerous occasions during the 2025-26 season, calling for Sullivan and Baroness Brady to step down.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The authors are calling for a coordinated One Health strategy that brings together human health, environmental science, and water management.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

By the time I neared the cottage, Mae and Birdie were already heading down the road, calling for me.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate




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