call of nature

Example Sentences

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These horses occasionally answered the call of nature, creating a bacteria-filled environment that required the athletic trainer to keep a supply of tetanus shots on hand, to be administered when players’ wounds broke the skin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

Then Abdullah said he had to deal with a call of nature, and moved, Moaaz says, about 30 metres away.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2025

They also had to answer the call of nature, like everybody else - resulting in a very quirky lot.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2017

But most truckers plan their day so they have time to stop and heed the call of nature.

From The Guardian • May 24, 2015

Dany did not think that he would miss her, but just in case she instructed her handmaids to tell him that she was answering a call of nature, should he inquire after her.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin