calling

Example Sentences

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A Libyan captain on a nearby ship was calling to ask if he understood the new rules governing a waterway that transports around one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

He added that, while his organisation is not calling for protests to end, they would like to see an end to blockades as they are "hurting people".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Something green and fresh that cuts through the richness without calling too much attention to itself.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

“Everything else is irrelevant,” he added, before suggesting I stop calling myself an idiot for not understanding the tech-heavy parts of this debate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

He wanted the best for all souls—even irritating badgers trying to steal his calling.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman