calling

Example Sentences

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Domagala kept calling the cops, and the village eventually issued a trespassing citation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A decade earlier in the 1980s, another former model, whom we are calling Wendy, had gone with her mother to Sullivan's home for a business meeting.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Some of the basketball players participating in the finals have commented on the record-breaking ticket prices, with Knicks guard Josh Hart calling them “ridiculous.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

It was during the show’s “Snack Attack” segment when Oswalt dissed on food bowls, specifically calling out KFC for kick-starting such a heinous eating trend.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

“Indian Territory,” her mom insisted on calling it, just like she insisted on calling them both Indians.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith