call for help

Example Sentences

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The officers also issued a radio call for help.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The boyfriend's lawyer said at that point his client and girlfriend still felt fine and did not call for help as they were close to the summit.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

But the two women managed to free themselves and call for help without any ransom being paid, by banging on the garage door in Bourg-les-Valence.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

Los Angeles police responded to a motel located in the 10000 block of San Fernando Road on Feb. 7 after receiving a call for help from Moran, according to a police report.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

The scientists heard the man call for help.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin