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

He told me to call back in a week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

“I’ll see you later, Jordan,” I call back, pushing through the canopy of children—what if there were a fire or something?—into my place in line.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle