call
verb (used with object)
to cry out in a loud voice; shout.
have been calling
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present perfect progressiveof call.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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And his announcement of a national commission on electoral reform went down very well with many in the hall, who have been calling for it.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom and his cabinet leaders also have been calling on the public to speak out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
For months, both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have been calling on Hegseth to offer more information about the war, including its costs and strategy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Consumer advocates have been calling for something similar to IRS Direct File for decades, pointing with exasperation to supposedly forward-thinking European countries like the Netherlands, where tax filing is automatic and painless.
From Barron's ● Apr. 6, 2026
Dr. Gazzaley says various media outlets have been calling him to ask about the new Google glasses and how they might impact attention.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
