call down
Example Sentences
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Among Griffis’ many memorable revelations about the Land of the Rising Sun is a proverb about the perils of revenge: “If you call down a curse on anyone, look out for two graves.”
From Washington Times • Jan. 24, 2023
They have also refused to call down their protest until the government addressed their concerns.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2023
But I’m less certain on when it becomes our individual duty to call down that hand ourselves.
From Washington Post • Nov. 10, 2022
For most of his time managing the Dodgers, Dave Roberts rarely had to call down to the bullpen before the ninth inning.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2022
“Do you think we should call down south for reinforcements?”
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
