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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

Musk's testimony concluded Thursday, his third day on the stand, although he could be called back before mid-May.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Most have been on paid administrative leave since last year, including Persian Service reporters who were called back to work after Israel attacked Iran last June.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

After the men hung up, Grillo called back to question why that phone call needed to happen.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

“Louise Bradshaw! Don’t you go coming in the house dirty like that. Oh, my blessed, what a mess! Susan,” she called back in to my mother, “she’s full ruined every scrap of clothes she owns.”

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson