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as in demands
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 requests
to make a request for
called for someone to help with planning the club's party
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calls for
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as in needs
to have as a requirement
This calls for a toast!
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as in asks (for)
to give a request or demand for
The position calls for someone with a master's degree.
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The damage from our disintegrating democracy demands attention — and now.—
Elizabeth Keifer,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026 -
Jessie Buckley is the resurrected Bride, who demands to be heard alongside her patchwork partner Frank (Christian Bale) and starts a revolution.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Every year, the city requests proposals for capital improvement projects from community groups across San Diego to help prioritize projects competing for funds in the following year’s budget.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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When a party requests that a proceeding be sealed, a judge will often solicit input from the other side and allow third parties, such as the public and news media, to also provide input.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The catch is that all of this requires an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, specifically an A17 Pro chip and 8GB of RAM.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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In fact, keeping denim looking its best requires not washing them very often at all.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Although there are important legal caveats, Monday’s ruling for Sorsby could incentivize other college athletes who the NCAA seeks to punish for gambling to borrow Sorsby’s playbook and sue the collegiate governing body.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2026
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However, the company seeks to expand to a broader group.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Continue reading … GLOVES OFF — Fired '60 Minutes' veteran rips new bosses as incompetent, claims pro-Trump bias.—
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FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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The lawsuit claims Trader Joe’s receipts violated federal law by displaying 10 digits of card numbers, risking identity theft.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
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“Calls (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calls%20%28for%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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