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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

Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan, who has been calling and meeting regional leaders including Iranian officials, said he’s working to avoid a military escalation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

As for the death of Kruglov, one person who camped with him on Instagram has been calling for federal authorities to assist since the homicide took place on federal land.

From Salon • Oct. 27, 2025

Eastwood is on the board of Hospitality UK, an industry trade body which has been calling for VAT on hospitality to be cut from 20% to 12.5%.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

It was the high-pitched sound of a woman who has been calling not once, but several times; and had the nervous tone of one in whom anxiety was beginning to overcome impatience.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov