cattle call

Example Sentences

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I auditioned, it was a cattle call for a bunch of young kids.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2021

After a cattle call of guest hosts, including Anderson Cooper, Robin Roberts, Aaron Rodgers, LeVar Burton and even Dr. Mehmet Oz, the announcement of the winner sent fans into a tailspin.

From New York Times • Aug. 14, 2021

The Murillos weren't satisfied with the experience they had at the first clinic, which Andrea compared to a cattle call.

From Salon • Aug. 22, 2020

“There is no more time for repeating ourselves,” he said at the start of a recent cattle call in Iowa.

From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2019

Noah said, "Why would they call it a cattle call, if they are asking for dogs?"

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg