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“I always said, ‘I’m never going to Hollywood until they send for me,’ ” he told T.C.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
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From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024
It was the norm, 'your dad is going to send for you', that's the phrase they used.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2023
According to reports, Mr. Musk asked his executives to send him a hiring list every week and to “think carefully” about whom they send for his approval.
From Washington Times • May 16, 2023
Talk was, the king did not mean to send for Queen Selyse and their daughter until the Nightfort was ready for habitation.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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