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Recent Examples of call in
As pointed out by The Hollywood Reporter, Starz CEO Jeffrey Hirsch revealed his disappointment in season four during a quarterly earnings call in August.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Some of these workers are now driving for DoorDash or Uber after their grueling work schedules, prompting a few to call in sick due to the job's stress and the extra hours off the clock.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
Shortly after officers responded to the shooting, police got another call in the same area about a kidnapping and home invasion, Jennings said.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Berlin said the officers were on their way to an alarm or motion call in the city when the incident occurred in the parking lot.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Some of these workers are now driving for DoorDash or Uber after their grueling work schedules, prompting a few to call in sick due to the job's stress and the extra hours off the clock.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
Shortly after officers responded to the shooting, police got another call in the same area about a kidnapping and home invasion, Jennings said.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Berlin said the officers were on their way to an alarm or motion call in the city when the incident occurred in the parking lot.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call in
call out
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Still, in previous shutdowns, these essential workers have eventually started to call out from work in increasing numbers, which has led to longer security lines and delays at some airports.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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The signage was also updated to better call out the categories in the store, fitting rooms were enlarged and different materials were used to create a more immersive experience, the retailer said.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Call in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20in. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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