callings

noun

Definition of callingsnext
plural of calling
1
as in cancelations
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to the calling of the match was a disappointment to both players

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2
as in professions
the activity by which one regularly makes a living I think my true calling will be as a commercial artist

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  1. professions
  2. cancellations
  3. occupations
Noun
  • Apple likely considers the ability to automatically hotspot to an iPhone as sufficient, but this option is open to Windows users as well, and the 5G option remains one tha—while niche—is sought for by professions and the occasional road warrior.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Hiring and turnover is a big issue, as child care is one of the lowest-paying professions in the country.
    Emily Peck, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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  • Mass cancellations and delays were the norm — and then when travelers ended up stranded and there was no incentive for airlines to provide any sort of compensation.
    Opheli Garcia Lawlor, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The company referred to its programs for instant purchase cancellations and self-service refunds.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of cancellations
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  • Those negative effects included reducing the white male labor supply by 28% and whites, on average, moving from higher-paying to lower-paying occupations.
    Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • So these occupations may continue for years to come.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of occupations
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calling out

callings

calling the shots (of)

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