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calling

[kaw-ling] / ˈkɔ lɪŋ /


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More than 1,600 employees signed a petition calling for it to end, with some likening the company to a "data extraction factory," according to media reports.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

In a video message ahead of Tuesday's rally, INC spokesman Edwil Zabala said the church was calling for "transparency" in standing by Marcoleta.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Among those that submitted letters calling for change are Charles Schwab, LPL Financial, and Sullivan & Cromwell, the law firm representing banks like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Although Hilton insisted he has “nothing but wonderful memories” while calling Nevada home, he claimed that his decision to relocate to the Sunshine State came from a higher power.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

And soon whomever was texting her moves on to calling.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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