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call

[kawl] / kɔl /










VERB
attempt to communicate by telephone
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“That’s a great example of white space that didn’t really exist for this company,” CEO Nicholas Fink said during the company’s quarterly earnings call.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 3, 2026

Malik Tillman’s exquisitely placed, curving free kick for a goal in the 82nd minute might have been Messi-esque, but the call on Balogun?

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

This wake-up call requires action at all levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

During its April conference call, Tesla said it was on track to spend more than $25 billion in 2026 on envelope-pushing new technologies.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

Candie rubs his arm gently and says, “That’s right, Earl, you can throw down in the kitchen—throw down your apron and call Pizza Hut.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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