beck
Example Sentences
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At the president’s beck and call is the United States Marine Band, created by an act of Congress in 1798.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Elliot runs around LA doing Erika’s menial tasks until he drops everything at her beck and call.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026
And as you imply, the new chairman of the Fed will have hundreds of Ph.D.s at his beck and call for whatever studies he may desire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
If they want nutrition advice, wellness coaching, or help with complex medical issues, she’s at their beck and call.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2025
For one day, my legs would be my own, not at the beck and call of others.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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