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calling

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the action of one that calls
one's occupation, profession, or trade
an inner urging toward some profession or activity; vocation

calling

noun

An inner urge or a strong impulse, especially one believed to be divinely inspired.
An occupation, profession, or career.

calling

Verb

Present participle of call.

Noun

(plural callings)

A strong urge to become religious.
A job or occupation.

Origin

from call

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What are you doing wasting a dime calling from the coast?
Giddon was obviously watching her, so calling on her telephone might be tipping her hand.
"I'm calling as a representative of the person whose identity you're seeking," I said, hoping the nervousness I felt wasn't as clear as it sounded to me.
She hurriedly ascended the narrow dimly lit stone staircase, calling to Pierre, who was lagging behind, to follow.
The wild hills were calling, as they had in her youth.

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