call for
Idioms-
Go to get someone or something, as in John said he'd call for Mary at eight , or Someone's at the door, calling for the package . [First half of 1600s]
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Summon someone or something. For example, The audience called for the playwright , or The judge called for the verdict . [First half of 1500s]
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Require, demand, as in This job calls for a lot of patience . [First half of 1700s] Also see no call for ; uncalled for .
Example Sentences
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The FDA official also called for different endpoints in clinical trials for vaccines.
From MarketWatch
These figures are down considerably from an October forecast that called for a profit of $24 billion, or $80 a share.
From Barron's
According to Ekane's lawyers, he was accused of hostility against the state, incitement to revolt, and calls for insurrection.
From BBC
He called for Reeves to be investigated by the the prime minister's ethics adviser.
From BBC
“So when the NFL called for that specific show, I told them I’m gonna bring the flavor of this album. ‘You are American football, but I’m Karol G and my album is about my roots.’
From Los Angeles Times
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