calling

Example Sentences

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Bass and Pratt have taken Raman to task, calling her out for what they say is her lack of advocacy during her time on the City Council.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

The politically independent think tank Centre for London is calling for a radical shake-up of how the capital is run, with significantly greater powers handed to the mayor of London role.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Actor Alec Baldwin publicly defended Nyong’o, calling her “the most beautiful woman” while criticizing the reaction surrounding the casting.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

FBI director Kash Patel said on X that his agency had arrested and returned Al-Saadi to the United States, calling him a "high-value target responsible for mass global terrorism."

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Someone calling from a long distance would have to dial their local central switchboard.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse