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calling

[kaw-ling] / ˈkɔ lɪŋ /


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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said political leaders are "calling for calm", with authorities in Northern Ireland braced for possible protests and disruption on Wednesday.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But the campaigners behind Thursday's report believe more is needed to ensure full transparency, calling in particular for a legally-binding lobby register that would punish companies and groups posting inaccurate data.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Gaffney said that in conversations with investors calling into EverBank’s World Markets desk, the firm has been suggesting that they buy at these levels.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

I definitely could see Lorren calling the number, asking if the person on the other side was Traveler, and then hanging up once she had verification.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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