call for

Example Sentences

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While his call for peace and an end to the “globalization of indifference” is a vital message for our time, turning away isn’t always a sign of indifference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

No one seemed to call for this or expect it or know entirely why she was doing it, but so she did.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

Barger continued to call for more federal support to help finance the recovery, something that Carmona said would help homeowners who remain stalled.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Still, across the board, estimates call for a sharp jump after months of softer readings.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The courts ignored Debbie Baigre's call for a reduced sentence.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson