calling

Example Sentences

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In an awkwardly timed podcast released at the same time protests were gaining steam, Ivanka Trump extolled the Sazan project, calling it a “private island,” adding, “We have five miles of beachfront” at Zvërnec.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It wasn't long before Mourinho was calling his former wunderkind "one of the best midfielders in Europe".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But the campaigners behind Thursday's report believe more is needed to ensure full transparency, calling in particular for a legally-binding lobby register that would punish companies and groups posting inaccurate data.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Gaffney said that in conversations with investors calling into EverBank’s World Markets desk, the firm has been suggesting that they buy at these levels.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The only thing my calling attracted that time was an old hog that nearly scared me to death.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls