calling

Example Sentences

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A coworker urged her to not speak out again, she said, but she ended up losing her job after the contractor stopped calling her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Terrified for their safety, they did not roll down their windows, instead immediately calling 911.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

In February, Altman played down the idea of building data centers in space at an event in India, calling it “ridiculous.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Advocates are calling for 1% of budgets to be reserved for persons with disabilities at every level of government.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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