calling
Example Sentences
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And in King, Belafonte found a lifelong calling: the fight for racial justice, economic fairness and voting rights.
"He was constantly unwell as a baby. We were always calling the doctors," she said.
From BBC
Protests were also held in cities across the US, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington DC, with organisers calling on Americans to stay home from work and school.
From BBC
At a viewing in Florida, Jannet Iglesias was enthusiastic about the film, calling it "incredible."
From Barron's
As the game flourished, Beijing shifted its tone, calling it an artful representation of Chinese culture, which helped revive investor interest and drive up share prices for videogame companies in China.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
