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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It’s a very Spader-y performance, arch, ironic, low-key, recalling his scenes with William Shatner in “Boston Legal.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
It's a deliberately maximalist record, recalling the lush orchestrations of ELO and The Carpenters, with a nod to the revivalist pop of Ashe's friend Laufey.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
“The campus was iconic and beautiful” and “there was a strong sense of sharing,” she said, recalling the time when she could walk through it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
But the chef is most worried about water shortages, recalling a severe drought in 2024.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
“But we’re only a few minutes late,” I said, recalling the discussion we had in Mrs. Taylor’s class about the film in which a boy argues with his father.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
