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called back

VERB

recall

Synonyms

WEAK

order back return a call summon summon back telephone

Example Sentences

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I was called back, and two weeks later I got the part.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The suit alleged meal breaks were “frequently interrupted” when Beteta would be called back by a supervisor to clean buckets or dispose of trash.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Most have been on paid administrative leave since last year, including Persian Service reporters who were called back to work after Israel attacked Iran last June.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Because most inmate releases are done during the daytime, prison staff had to be called back in to handle the paperwork and logistics of freeing an inmate.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

When the Chrises and Fritz went away, Fritz called back to Joe that he’d be calling by real early, maybe about five o’clock.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen