Sentence examples for being called out for from inspiring English sources

"being called out for" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you are referring to being criticized or held accountable for something. For example: "Johnny was called out for not doing his homework."

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It was, he says, as if "I were being called out for missing an essential piece — for skipping on, or being frightened of, anger".

It is finally being called out for presenting itself as environmentally friendly, while under the Conservative government green issues have been completely sidelined, if not derided.

They are part of the disaster narrative that make events like Fashion Against Ebola acceptable in mainstream culture, as opposed to being called out for what they are: narcissism masquerading as magnanimity.

John Weir, one of the protesters, released a statement afterward saying: ""Valery Gergiev will not be able to perform without being called out for his vocal support of Russia's antigay president.

There are few moments more embarrassing than being called out for making a throw-away sexist comment by your female co-star, who also happens to be your girlfriend, as you clumsily navigate your way through what should have been the world's easiest question in front of a live studio audience… Largely made up of children (scroll down to watch the video).

pic.twitter.com/6yx8C5LOEx One junior doctor from Co. Durham, Dr Emma Wilson, wrote a Facebook post saying though she had previously found the "vilification of [her] profession" amusing she did not like being "called out for the audacity of possessing functional ovaries".

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Rodriguez was called out for interference.

The squad already has been called out for three emergencies.

When I pointed out that it was insulting, I was called out for being "too sensitive".

Mbeki was criticized for deciding without listening; Zuma is called out for listening but not deciding.

In fact, the directors should be called out for acting like the cowards they are.

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