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call

[kawl] / kɔl /










VERB
attempt to communicate by telephone
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Lemon was pulled from the air and forced to apologize to colleagues, some of whom had called for his dismissal.

From Los Angeles Times

The canine, called Floyd, appears to be thriving on The Rock - renowned for its abandoned prison - and getting by on an avian diet.

From BBC

She has called any prospective U.S. strike on Mexican territory a violation of Mexican sovereignty.

From Los Angeles Times

So Alam calls the customer, follows their directions and eventually spots the right door.

From BBC

"Christians are called to treat people with compassion, to welcome the stranger, to feed the poor, and yes, to have order, but with dignity," he said.

From Barron's