call
verb (used with object)
to cry out in a loud voice; shout.
is calling
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present progressiveof call (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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In the lead-up to a potentially record-breaking initial public offering, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is calling for a slowdown in artificial-intelligence development due to the risks associated with the technology.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 12, 2026
The Sheriff’s Office is calling the newborn “Baby Angelita.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
The Seneca Nation is calling on President Donald Trump to reverse his decision to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” arguing that the move disregards centuries of Indigenous history and the United States’ treaty obligations.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
The college is calling for a number of changes.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Mr. Gore smiles broadly—too broadly, as if every single one of his teeth is calling me a liar.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
