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as in to demand
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
with an eye to the expected rush, the manager called for additional waiters
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2
as in to seek
to make a request for
called for someone to help with planning the club's party
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call for
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as in require
to have as a requirement
This calls for a toast!
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3
as in request
to give a request or demand for
The position calls for someone with a master's degree.
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Senate Democrats, who are demanding a permanent extension of federal subsidies to help people afford health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, have voted down the funding bill four times.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025 -
However, Defend Our Juries, the organization behind Saturday’s protest, is demanding the ban be lifted.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Red Clay Strays aren’t seeking to be spiritual leaders, Coleman told fans during the segment.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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The company contacted the Sheriff’s Office and Benton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office requesting the money be returned, but the money has not been returned, according to the complaint.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Tennessean requested additional records to learn how many of those students are enrolled at each school, along with more detailed demographic information on the students.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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For example, Betterment doesn't require clients to maintain a minimum investment account balance, but there is a ACH deposit minimum of $10.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since September 2024, a new federal law requires mammogram reports to state whether breast tissue is dense, and to mention the possibility of additional imaging.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Scammers will call or text consumers claiming to be a legitimate institution, such as a bank or a government institution.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Eight unoccupied houses were claimed by roaring Atlantic surf this week on the Outer Banks — a 200-mile ribbon of barrier islands on the North Carolina coast — as Hurricane Humberto and Hurricane Imelda passed offshore.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Call (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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