call for
Idioms-
Go to get someone or something, as in John said he'd call for Mary at eight , or Someone's at the door, calling for the package . [First half of 1600s]
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Summon someone or something. For example, The audience called for the playwright , or The judge called for the verdict . [First half of 1500s]
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Require, demand, as in This job calls for a lot of patience . [First half of 1700s] Also see no call for ; uncalled for .
Example Sentences
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Scottish political leaders have called for a de-escalation in fighting and urged all sides to find a "peaceful resolution" to the conflict.
From BBC
Balkhi condemned "the killing of innocent civilians" and called for diplomacy "preventing further escalation of the conflict".
From Barron's
Crowds gathered on Sunday in Iran's south to call for vengeance following the killing of Khamenei in US and Israeli attacks, Iranian media reported.
From Barron's
Thomas P was accused of failing to turn back or call for help in time after he left his girlfriend and reached the summit of the mountain.
From BBC
And he has called for more reskilling efforts to help tame the coming tech storm.
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