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  • present participle of call.
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calling

[kaw-ling] / ˈkɔ lɪŋ /


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Republican strategist Kevin Spillane credits Hilton’s TV show, “The Next Revolution,” which ran for six years, with boosting his profile, calling Fox News the most important media vehicle within the conservative and Republican framework.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Companies on the screen had to have recent gross profit margins below their long-term averages, but have analysts calling for rising gross profit margins.

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

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

The movie ended with George, overwhelmed by despair, calling up Margery’s ghostly image until he fell over dead himself.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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