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calling card

[kaw-ling kahrd] / ˈkɔ lɪŋ ˌkɑrd /
NOUN
name card for visitor
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As with red baseball caps, it is a calling card that evokes his presence without explanation.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Short seller Andrew Left’s conviction this week on securities-fraud charges has shocked an influential niche of the stock market whose calling card is its ability to affect stock prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Volatility has been silver’s calling card in recent months but even by recent standards the last week has been a roller-coaster ride.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

Every candidate enters a contest with a backstory and a record, which is condensed to a summary that serves as calling card, strategic foundation and a rationale for their run.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

“I have fifty-seven minutes left on this stupid calling card and I have so much to tell you. Sit some­where.”

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini




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