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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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as in to seek
to make a request for
called for someone to help with planning the club's party
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as in require
to have as a requirement
This calls for a toast!
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as in request
to give a request or demand for
The position calls for someone with a master's degree.
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The Living Planet Report is a reminder that the nature crisis also demands urgent action.Jeff Opperman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Protesters are demanding the university divest from weapons and surveillance system manufacturers that do business with Israel such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman and Boeing.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024
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The retirement system investment committee and board had sought the 20-year amortization.Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking the public's help locating a critically missing young woman.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
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The sources requested anonymity in order to discuss the case candidly.James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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During routine medical assessments on the recovery ship, the additional evaluation of the crew members was requested out of an abundance of caution.William Harwood, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Federal law requires states to measure school performance.Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Successful transformation requires an organization culture committed to continuous innovation.Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Former President Trump on Wednesday falsely claimed that decisions by the Los Angeles Times and Washington Post to not endorse any candidate in the presidential race reflected a poor opinion at the newspapers of Vice President Kamala Harris and a favorable opinion of him.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of Florida court on Wednesday, alleges Cooper falsely claimed Megan Thee Stallion was not shot and had a drinking problem.Conor Murray, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Call (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20%28for%29. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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