call for

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To head off that outcome, these same critics invariably call for ever-stricter restrictions on eligibility and cuts in the cash provided.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In April 2025, Hugh decided to answer a call for singing farmers, which turned out to be from Clarkson's Farm presenter Jeremy Clarkson.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Rinderknecht’s defense attorney played a 911 call for jurors, where he told authorities, “There’s a fire, there’s a fire.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Revenue totaled $797.4 million, above Wall Street’s call for $776.7 million.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Wanda reached up and pressed the button to call for a stop.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro