call back

Example Sentences

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The aide offered to learn more and call back, but the family says it never received another call.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

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

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

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

Miss Annie told her where to call back, and Mother wrote it down with her fingers trembling.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen