call
Example Sentences
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WAKE-UP CALL: Roughly 14 hours after completing a 10-inning loss in which they stranded 12 runners, the Angels shook off the sluggishness for a 4-1 victory Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2020
Highly enjoying the person sitting behind Cheryl and Liam mouthing the words "CALL ME."
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2018
“WAKE UP CALL: Can’t presume that voters know we are getting positive things done in Wisconsin. Help us share the good news,” Mr. Walker said.
From Washington Times • Jan. 17, 2018
QB CALL: Glennon isn’t winning over the Chicago crowd.
From Washington Times • Sep. 24, 2017
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Let's call April, he says but when she answers you can’t think of anything to say, so you press END CALL.
From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander
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