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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Noun
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Just like in all professions, people know each other.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
19 Dec. 2024 -
Being a taxi or ambulance driver won't automatically protect against developing Alzheimer's disease or dying from it but frequent behaviors within those professions could reveal information about preventing the illness.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The real estate market is blindsided While there was already a bipartisan push to reduce the government’s real estate footprint, the mass cancellations blindsided an industry known for its stability.—
Christopher L. Keller,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The rapid pace of cancellations has raised alarms, with some agencies and lawmakers appealing to DOGE to exempt specific buildings.—
Christopher L. Keller,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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People with occupations where they could be exposed to infected birds or other animals are at a greater risk of being infected by the bird flu.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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These occupations must require special knowledge and at least a bachelor’s degree.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Callings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/callings. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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