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call

[kawl] / kɔl /










VERB
attempt to communicate by telephone
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But sometimes, a wish is a collective endeavor, a bold and communal call for action.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“Our strategy has been a brick-by-brick building approach,” Miels said Tuesday on a call with reporters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Bob Sanguinetti, the Port of Aberdeen's chief executive, wants the successful candidate to call for a more "robust and holistic energy strategy".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The “covered call” strategy lowers the stock purchase price by the received call premium and obligates investors to sell stock higher.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

After roll call we got her back into bed.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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