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calling

[kaw-ling] / ˈkɔ lɪŋ /


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Park has been a close ally of the police and fire unions in the city, calling for more cops and firefighters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

It is too early to say whether the yeast is harming the mummy, Sarhan said, calling for more research.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The couple have been prevented from calling their family in the UK since they gave an interview to the BBC more than a month ago.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Past administrations have spent more than a decade calling for more interoperability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

But Maggie grew confident enough in Elisha’s love to make fun of the judgmental Kanes, calling them “the Royal Family.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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