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calling

[ kaw-ling ]

noun

  1. the act of a person or thing that calls.
  2. vocation, profession, or trade:

    What is your calling?

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  3. a call or summons:

    He had a calling to join the church.

  4. a strong impulse or inclination:

    She did it in response to an inner calling.

  5. a convocation:

    the calling of Congress.



calling

/ ˈɔːɪŋ /

noun

  1. a strong inner urge to follow an occupation, etc; vocation
  2. an occupation, profession, or trade
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of calling1

Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; call, -ing 1
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While martial law has angered much of the country, with thousands taking to the streets calling for his removal, Yoon's supporters have grown bolder and more extreme.

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It was the coaches who interacted with the fourth official rather than the manager, and calling subs over from their warm-up.

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The European Parliament has adopted a resolution on the "unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages", calling for their immediate release.

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