Example Sentences

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“With this Advisory, I am calling for a fundamental shift in how we value and prioritize the mental health and well-being of parents.”

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2024

However, I am calling for the standard story on prisons to be overhauled.

From Slate • Jul. 30, 2024

Mr Moore, who represents the constituency, said: "I am calling for a formal inquiry into Britannia's practices, mandating the permanent disposal of leased sites for public tender to facilitate value-adding investment to Ainsdale."

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2024

That’s why I am calling on Congress to pass the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act, a bill introduced in the U.S.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2024

“Don’t think you can just let yourself go after I’m gone. I am calling Fanny Mae’s the minute I can walk to the kitchen and make your hair appointments through 1975.”

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett