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Calls for a boycott of Disney resulted in double the number of cancellations of the Disney+ streaming service as in a normal month.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Calls for Australia to pursue concerted economic reform to lift flatlining productivity growth and falling living standards stretch back decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Calls about a fire or possible explosion on Platform Habitat came in around 7 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Calls with Thierry Henry, co-owner of high-flying Como in Serie A, are a regular occurrence.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Calls out “Teena,” his nickname for Mama, in his sleep.

From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome