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The phrase "a motion calling for" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in formal contexts, such as meetings or legislative discussions, to indicate a proposal or request for action.
Example: "The committee presented a motion calling for an increase in funding for community programs."
Alternatives: "a proposal requesting" or "a resolution urging".
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A year ago synod passed a motion calling for the legislation that will make it possible for women to be bishops in the Church of England.
Her Christian Democratic party has passed a motion calling for greater European integration.
A motion calling for Labour to adopt it was submitted to Unite's policy conference last week.
Last week the Senate passed a motion calling for 14 weeks' paid maternity leave.
He urged members to back a motion calling for action to cut teachers' heavy workload.
Now, Dublin City Council is set to debate a motion calling for a formal demand for the paintings' return.
The Welsh and Scottish nationalists will table a motion calling for an immediate general election next week.
The Lib Dems have passed a motion calling for an independent review of the Welfare Reform Act.
5.08pm: Earlier the conference passed a motion calling for 10% of government revenue to come from green taxes by 2015.
The Northern Ireland assembly has rejected a motion calling for same-sex couples to be married in the province.
The vote comes after bishops overwhelmingly backed a motion calling for a ban on "unethical" conversion therapy for gay Christians.
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