call of nature

Example Sentences

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These horses occasionally answered the call of nature, creating a bacteria-filled environment that required the athletic trainer to keep a supply of tetanus shots on hand, to be administered when players’ wounds broke the skin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

However, she almost missed her big moment by attending to a call of nature minutes before her name was called out.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2022

They also had to answer the call of nature, like everybody else - resulting in a very quirky lot.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2017

I cannot recall a professional player ever having to leave the field due to a call of nature.

From The Guardian • Jan. 23, 2013

Pa felt the call of nature and ducked inside the outhouse.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney