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as in demanded
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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as in requested
to make a request for
called for someone to help with planning the club's party
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called for
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as in ordered
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
The bill calls for tighter regulation.
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as in required
to have as a requirement
This calls for a toast!
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as in asked (for)
to give a request or demand for
The position calls for someone with a master's degree.
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The first demanded cryptocurrency in return for Nancy Guthrie’s release.
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The first note demanded millions in bitcoin for Nancy Guthrie's release.
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The other justices did not report any publishing income, but Samuel Alito, whose book is slated to publish later this year, requested a 90-day extension to file his disclosures.
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In response, Kalshi requested that the case be transferred to federal court, arguing that the federal court had jurisdiction.
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The Biden administration also required service members to receive COVID-19 vaccines, leading thousands of people who declined to get vaccinated to voluntarily or involuntarily leave the military.
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For example, a robot needs to comprehend the different levels of pressure that are required while holding an egg versus holding a bottle of water.
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Uber fired the first shot with a ballot measure that sought to cap how much attorneys can earn in lawsuits involving auto accidents.
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More than a decade ago, her association sought the same change at the federal level and was unsuccessful — opposed at the time by Wine Institute.
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The woman claimed that the street vendor had thrown the Mexican seasoning — Tajin — on her face.
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Iran has not claimed responsibility.
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“Called (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/called%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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