English phrasal verb

call for

To require or publicly ask for something.

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Importantly, and this is a very important point, leaders within the AI industry have called for a pause.

Bernie Sanders & AOCStop AI Data Centers

So today, I add my voice to those who are already calling for this.

David CameronBrexit Referendum

So Jensen, everybody last night was asking me, and I'm mindful it's a earnings, call for you Mm.

Elon Musk & Jensen HuangWork Becomes Optional

Together we've called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Emmanuel MacronSovereignty & Security

You know, the pure wins in life really call for celebration.

Jennifer CoolidgeFind Your Own Path

And so that's what I'm talking about and thinking about and calling for.

Kamala HarrisFight For The Dream

The most repressive societies have always restricted speech the most, and when people are finally able to speak, they often use their voice to call for change.

Mark ZuckerbergFree Speech

So, I've been calling for this.

Omar Sultan Al OlamaUnleashing Ambitions