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call

[kawl] / kɔl /










VERB
attempt to communicate by telephone
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At the time, An's career had received a boost after her appearance on America's Next Top Model in 2009, and she attended a casting call for the music video the following year.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

They don’t call videogames the world’s most profitable pastime for nothing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Revenue grew 14% to $4.57 billion, beating the analyst consensus call for $4.33 billion, according to FactSet.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“We know that immigrant communities uphold the economy in this nation, and I think that people who contribute to their community, that call this home, should have a say in their local government,” Arévalo said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

My cell alerts me that I missed a call from Grandma Sadie.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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