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cold-calling

verb

present participle of cold-call

as in telephoning

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Many famous actors have appeared in video games, but with uneven results; instead of phoning it in, Curry joined the small band of stars who acted in video games and elevated what could have been throwaway scenes into memorably fun mini-movies.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2026
But our scouting team of editors observed that this year, hospitality pros are not phoning it in at lunch, happy hour, or even that late-afternoon slump.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

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Alexander, the chair of the Michigan Democratic Jewish caucus, said the El-Sayed campaign has been taking steps in recent weeks to repair relations with Jewish voters, including dialing down rhetoric singling out AIPAC.

— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
The show is leaning into its strengths, dialing up the madcap comedy and overlapping dialogue while keeping the story lines rooted in recognizable rites of passage for young people.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

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On Wednesday, Fleury will operate from the sidelines after calling plays on the field for two of Seattle’s three preseason games.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Webb figures he's got the best of both worlds, having his play-calling mentor by his side and squaring off against defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and Denver's stout defense all summer.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

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