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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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When called back to testify, Fuhrman invoked the 5th Amendment, refusing to answer questions about whether he had manufactured evidence.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 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

Eventually one called back to say that she and her husband had been completely cleared.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He said that McCullagh said he did not text Natalie from outside her home and that when he opened her door the dog had rushed out and had to be called back in.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

“Coming, Grandma!” he called back, and crunched down the rest of his ice cube.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins