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call for

To ask for in a loud voice.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

To ask for in a loud voice.

We finished the main course in short order and called for more wine.
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  • “Taiwan nurses demand legally binding staffing rules 14:15 More than 1,000 health care workers call for clear nurse-patient ratios, penalties for hospitals https://taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6354624 #news #taiwan”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “NEW: Mike Rogers spent yesterday doubling down on his call for cops to monitor Detroit voters, dodging voter suppression concerns, and publicly questioning the results of his 2024 Senate race. michigandems.com/new-mike-rog...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Southland councils call for united response to govt's amalgamation plans”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Reposted by Joan ofArc-ing ‪The Australia Institute‬ ‪@australiainstitute.org.au‬ · 40m We just wanted to take a moment and say thank you to all of you amazing people out there who are supporting the call for a gas export tax!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Eric Swalwell is facing mounting scrutiny amid sexual misconduct allegations, as lawmakers in both parties call for changes to how Congress handles such claims. https://bit.ly/4f2YYAl”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

To shout out in order to summon (a person).

I leant out of the back door and called for Lucy.
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  • “Title: Call for a Good Time #aiart #aiartcommunity #aiartwork #generativeart #synthart #abstract #visualart #digitalart #portrait #urbanart #aiphotography #blackandwhite #punk”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “📢 Call for Research and Innovation Track Papers  👉 SEMANTiCS 2026  📅 15-17 September 2026 📍 Ghent, Belgium Deadline: ⏰ 07 May Further information: 🔗 tinyurl.com/yk3fce4r #AESLA #AESLA_congresos”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “A ten-year strategy has been launched with the aim to strengthen the outdoor arts sector and call for it to be considered “integral” within policy development and cultural strategies.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Next week, we'll be announcing the 2026 call for our hugely popular Annaghmakerrig residencies! Six writers will be awarded seven nights in the self-catering cottages at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Co. Monaghan. Sign up to our newsletter here: mailchi.mp/irishwriters...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “I don’t expect to change your mind about us. I just feel like I owe you an actual reason to call for our elimination. Hope this helps. 🖕🙂”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(figuratively) To request, demand.

The government has called for an end to hostilities in the region.
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