was calling
- past progressive of call.
Example Sentences
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On the hill above them, the local mosque was calling on people to help the family trapped by the settlers.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
In a 911 call released by police, a man said he was calling for authorities to check on his mother at her house.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
In a video message ahead of Tuesday's rally, INC spokesman Edwil Zabala said the church was calling for "transparency" in standing by Marcoleta.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
At the time, the federal funds rate was 4.25% to 4.5%, so the president was calling for the Fed to slash interest rates by more than three-quarters.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
He dreamed that Master was calling him—Ugwu, my good man!—and when he woke up Master was standing at the door, watching him.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
