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called

  • past participle
    of call.
    call
    verb (used with object)
    to cry out in a loud voice; shout.
  • past tense form
    of call.
    call
    verb (used with object)
    to cry out in a loud voice; shout.

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In an article published on 6 September, OpenAI chief scientist Jakub Pachocki called for the industry to implement "voluntary slowdowns" until safeguards are set.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

The company appointed a new U.S. president to lead the effort, called McDonald’s Next, and has started briefing operators on the new standards and training.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

And the team arranged for No. 1 prospect Josue De Paula to meet the team in Miami, called up straight from double-A for his MLB debut on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

Still, Rabat called the crisis "regrettable" and said the events warranted "a thorough examination" to establish their circumstances and "ensure that they do not happen again".

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

Many miles away from Ateneo de Manila University, out on the Pacific Ocean, a ship called the President Grant ventures into Philippine waters.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly