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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a call over" is not commonly used in written English and may not be considered correct in standard contexts.
It could potentially be used in specific contexts, such as in telecommunications or informal speech, but it lacks clarity without additional context.
Example: "I received a call over the intercom about the meeting."
Alternatives: "a call through" or "a call on".
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Uh, and I'll try to give you a call over the weekend just to catch up.
One of the nurses made a call over the intercom for more anesthesiologists.
"I was pleasantly surprised when he gave me a call over the weekend," Mr. Rangel said.
At first, consumers reached the internet through a call over a telephone line to an internet-service provider.
Similarly, an MCI customer could dial 10-288 (for 10-ATT) to route a call over AT&T's system.
Making a call over police frequencies, a big step beyond a phone call, has never been easier, Mr. Geis said.
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A test video call over Wi-Fi was smooth and audio quality was good.
"Please find the right boots for Helle," a voice called over an intercom.
If you need to make a call, pull over and stop the car first.
This resulted in a fan recognizing them and then calling over a bunch of his friends.
She called over a coworker, and they spoke Flemish at 100 mph.
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