calling

Example Sentences

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Mediators said one concern is who is calling the shots in Iran, with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei not seen or heard from since being appointed in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The allied groups are calling for recycling more wastewater, capturing more stormwater, improving efficiency and cleaning up contaminated groundwater.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Leo's predecessor Pope Francis spoke extensively on the subject, calling for AI to be regulated and warning that it could exacerbate inequalities.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

However, Binter Canarias, the flag carrier of Spain's autonomous Canary Islands bucks the trend, calling the area Western Sahara.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Whatever transpired, it didn’t take long before Mrs. Kedzie hightailed it back to Rochester, calling Leah “a bad manager” and complaining of the influence their older sister held over Maggie and Kate.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock