Sentence examples for instead of a call from inspiring English sources

Ross Wiener, a senior analyst at the Education Trust, predicted that states would see in the announcement "an invitation to define their problems away, instead of a call to tackle them head-on".

I was in Europe with spotty cell service, so instead of a call, I preferred to email explaining the purpose of my trip and that I'd love their help in booking flights, hotel, making restaurant reservations etc.

So we were blindsided to get a 'Take Down Notice' alleging copyright infringement instead of a call or e-mail from Rebecca's representatives.

Some people use a whistle instead of a calling word.

Instead of receiving a call to confirm his arrival, she was telephoned with news of his death.

Instead of making a call to an important person, I stand with my neighbor and cry.

Instead of a Mumbai call centre, customers will have the mobile number of their private banker, whom they can call at any hour of the day.

Instead of a concession call, Deputy Sheriff Mark Maggs received a pink slip.

Instead of a phone call or letter back we were met by all these riot police.

Instead of a conference call, he decided to switch to video.

Instead of calling a friend, contestants call a stranger among visitors waiting to get into the show picked at random by a Disney employee with a cell phone.