call for

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Four ministerial aides have resigned over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership, as 69 Labour MPs call for him to stand down.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Peter Xotta, the chief executive of the Vancouver port authority, said the Bank of Canada’s research reinforces his call for the country to prioritize investments in supply-chain infrastructure and other capacity-building initiatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

More than 1,200 people responded to the agency’s call for artists.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Revenue jumped 32% from a year ago to $1 billion, above Wall Street’s call for $931.8 million.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“Desperate times call for desperate measures,” Mr. Hodge was saying with a shrug.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix