Example Sentences

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But the London Assembly's environment committee is calling for any plans to be halted until "independent and real-world assessments" are carried out.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

More recent data is calling that conclusion into question.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"The US government is calling them aliens," said Gere, a fervent critic of US President Donald Trump.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

A lawyer representing Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is calling for the destruction of all copies of an extremely limited-edition, Operation-style board game mocking SGA for ‘foul baiting.’

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Pointing away from where Daniel’s mom is calling for him.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers