recall
verb (used with object)
recalling
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present participleof recall.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“Most of those girls didn’t survive the last century,” he added, recalling the feather-plumed performers he photographed backstage in showgirl attire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
One dreamed of recalling the next mayor, be it Bass or Raman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Tesla, which started selling the Model S sedan with hidden door handles in China in 2014, is recalling nearly three million cars, according to the SAMR.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Xiaomi began recalling around 390,000 units of its 2024 SU7 series on Friday, and XPeng started recalling nearly 265,000 cars on Saturday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
She reassured herself by recalling some advice from a CIA colleague who had worked for many years under the harsh conditions in Moscow.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
