calling

Example Sentences

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Terrified for their safety, they did not roll down their windows, instead immediately calling 911.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

The ships were not affected by the blockade because they did not report calling at Iranian ports.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

A coworker urged her to not speak out again, she said, but she ended up losing her job after the contractor stopped calling her.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

They earned a following last year after publicly calling on lender Comerica to sell itself.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Sometimes the person calling the alphabet spoke too quickly or made mistakes.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock