cattle call
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cattle call
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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That’s why the agency had to put out its cattle call for the Ukrainians.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 10, 2022
The 27-year-old Mifune had been discovered in a Toho cattle call for actors, and he’s shockingly handsome, with a wild lock of hair hanging down over his face.
From New York Times ● Feb. 11, 2022
I auditioned, it was a cattle call for a bunch of young kids.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 19, 2021
The Murillos weren't satisfied with the experience they had at the first clinic, which Andrea compared to a cattle call.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2020
Noah said, "Why would they call it a cattle call, if they are asking for dogs?"
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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