call
verb (used with object)
to cry out in a loud voice; shout.
has been calling
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present perfect progressiveof call (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Riley has been calling for the rule change since shortly after he became USC’s head coach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
It has been calling races for nearly 180 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
This week she has been calling for a nationwide "plan clim'" to equip all schools and hospitals with air-conditioning.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Management has been calling for a “hockey stick” in AI consumption during the second half of 2026 and into 2027, and Blakey said the guidance boost suggests that dynamic is materializing ahead of schedule.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 23, 2026
“I’ve been so worried about you. Thank God I found your roommate’s number! Obinze has been calling me. He’s worried out of his mind,” Ginika said.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
