call back

Example Sentences

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However, if I call back the same person a week or so later, my success rate drops sharply.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Little recommended anyone with concerns should always call back on 101 to verify they are talking to the real police.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

There’s no singular explanation, but one could argue that like the Paul Smith pink wall, photos and videos of palm-tree-lined streets call back to a time when posting on social media felt lighthearted and breezy.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

The next day, I had to fly to L.A. for a call back, and I was just sitting alone in a hotel room — I felt so empty.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

“Thanks,” I call back, and I think about that as I walk home.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen