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  • present participle of call.
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calling

[kaw-ling] / ˈkɔ lɪŋ /


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Trucking executives are calling an end to one of the longest freight downturns in carriers’ memory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"Almost everything you will see in 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' is taken from somebody's life," said Ali, calling the film a "collection of stories of love".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A Collins-aligned group is launching ads featuring Maine voters reading Platner's old online posts and calling him "too risky."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

At the first time of asking, they have been embarrassed, calling their judgement into question.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Sometimes the person calling the alphabet spoke too quickly or made mistakes.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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