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calling card

[kaw-ling kahrd] / ˈkɔ lɪŋ ˌkɑrd /
NOUN
name card for visitor
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Tapping loans from his insurers had been a calling card of the 66-year-old billionaire’s conglomerate for years.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

But Finch, 59, anchored a band whose calling card was thrilling, glorious bluntness.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

Or is the Scotland faithful's new calling card here to stay?

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

But Carr quickly talked about how playing defense will be his calling card with the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2026

The calling card of his crimes was their sheer, infuriating cleverness.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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