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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

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

The suit alleged meal breaks were “frequently interrupted” when Beteta would be called back by a supervisor to clean buckets or dispose of trash.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“Howdy, Rucker,” she called back, but didn’t speak to Miss Love and didn’t ask if they’d had a good time.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns