call back

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Callers may have also experienced a busy message, where they receive a message to call back when the lines aren’t full.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

In the case of an unsolicited call, it’s always best to say you’ll call back, then independently verify the contact information.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 10, 2025

Another furloughed worker answered the phone last week asking to call back later—she was in the middle of driving for Lyft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

"Half an hour had gone and there was no call back from them, so that's when I phoned friends and we started getting in and shovelling them all down to the river."

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025

“See ya,” I call back and get out of the car.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na