Example Sentences

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He woke up around 1 a.m. because his cousin was calling him.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

He was calling to tell her that his prostate cancer had returned.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

A Libyan captain on a nearby ship was calling to ask if he understood the new rules governing a waterway that transports around one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Elliott added that it was calling for new directors, a leadership change, and a business plan.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Sometimes they argued over the receiver, and Mother had to take it away from both of them before the person who was calling thought there was a house afire.

From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen