call back

Example Sentences

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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

Thirty minutes later, he received a call back.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

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

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

“I’m down in the cafeteria, grabbing a cup of tea, but you could call back in five minutes.”

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead