calling

Example Sentences

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Until we can all get on the same page about the ways in which we are willfully misunderstanding each other and calling it discourse, it won’t get better.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

As with red baseball caps, it is a calling card that evokes his presence without explanation.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

On Tuesday, the U.S. launched multiple waves of strikes against Iranian radars, air defenses and other military sites, calling it a proportional response.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The petition calling for Trump and the White House to respect Japanese manga was first launched in March, when a couple of posts caught the attention of some fans.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

She closed her eyes, absorbing the cool air, when she heard the impossible boy calling her name.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith