called back
Example Sentences
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Fin Smith had already attempted a crossfield kick to Northampton team-mate Tommy Freeman from an early penalty, only to be called back by referee Hollie Davidson for going too quickly.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Musk's testimony concluded Thursday, his third day on the stand, although he could be called back before mid-May.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
Wiseman later called back down to mission control in Houston to ask how to clean the windows, as the astronauts' enthusiasm to see into space had left them dirty.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
Eventually one called back to say that she and her husband had been completely cleared.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
“Coming!” she called back, to make sure he didn’t come upstairs.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
