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caller

[kaw-ler] / ˈkɔ lər /
NOUN
visitor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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She insisted she hadn’t given the caller any information — but when I asked what the person had actually said, she couldn’t remember.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

Ladd testified that Davis was the shot caller of the Compton Southside Crips.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

Viewers could not hear what the caller said next, but Anchalee was seen reacting in shock.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Her ordeal lasted about 30 minutes and involved one caller.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

“Number—” I asked the next caller, but a young-sounding voice interrupted before I could even finish the greeting.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

The book alleges: "Unlike my other callers, who were stunned, barely able to articulate their condolences and offers of help, he sounded giddily elated - like a lottery winner, I remember thinking at the time."

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

For the past year, my phone hasn’t stopped ringing from callers wanting to learn more about how Mississippi improved its public schools.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Johnson recommended that beneficiaries be careful to guard against unsolicited callers claiming to be from insurers.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

The helpline doesn’t offer therapy, but instead directs callers to professionals who are trained in treating harmful sexual behaviors.

From Slate ● Jun. 15, 2026

One day, I remember, the phone had rung steadily with such callers as C.B.S.,

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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