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called back

VERB

recall

Synonyms

WEAK

order back return a call summon summon back telephone

Example Sentences

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I was called back, and two weeks later I got the part.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Once those called back were selected, she auditioned each in person alongside an interpreter, using improvisations based on the script.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Four crews and a specialist team fought the flames for nine hours leaving just after 00:30, before being called back at 06:15 on Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Because most inmate releases are done during the daytime, prison staff had to be called back in to handle the paperwork and logistics of freeing an inmate.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

Suddenly Gimli, who had pressed on ahead, called back to them.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien