How to Use recall in a Sentence

recall

1 of 2 verb
  • I don't recall what time they said they would be here.
  • The factory is recalling all the cars because of a problem with the brakes.
  • The ambassador was recalled from abroad.
  • It is important to recall that not very long ago cell phones did not exist.
  • She wanted to send him a letter but couldn't recall his address.
  • As you may recall, we had agreed that decisions would require prior approval.
  • From what I recall, I think the library is two blocks down on the left.
  • Officials recalled two tons of contaminated meat today.
  • Simmons recalls his first day on set came with some blows.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The road was nameless, or none of us recalled its name.
    — Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Washick recalled how taking the mound came to fruition.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Mason recalled the star telling him.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Seyfried recalled thinking at the time.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The duo recalled the cast's tour of the White House.
    — Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Here’s what was recalled so far in 2026.
    — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The show is lovingly recalled by many who grew up at the time.
    — Carmel Dagan, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Guiu after he was recalled to Chelsea.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Things had not started out like this, Aleisha recalls.
    — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
  • See full list of shrimp items recalled What should consumers do?
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Return recalled shrimp to the store for a full refund of throw them in the trash.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Wilkins recalled thinking of the boycott at the time.
    — Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
  • So far, there have been recalls in over 60 countries.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Most of us recall from our youths a time when we were blamed for the actions of others.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Happ recalled being in Shaw's spot.
    — Matt Zahn, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Old habits die hard, Bulla recalled.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Cain recalled to me earlier that day.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Which ready-to-eat chicken products were recalled?
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Why is the brake fluid being recalled?
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 May 2026
  • Many will issue recalls or updates for cars that are even older than that.
    — Andrew Moseman, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Rodgers recalled hearing one of those songs on the radio a year later.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025

recall

2 of 2 noun
  • The factory has issued a recall of all cars with the defective brakes.
  • They issued a recall of workers after the layoff.
  • She did mental exercises meant to improve her recall.
  • Here is what to know about the recall.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Here's what to know about the recall.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 15 June 2026
  • Here’s what to know about the recall.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 May 2026
  • Here's what to know about the recalls.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Here's what else to know about the recall.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
  • There have been no deaths linked to this recall.
    — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • This recall isn’t the first of its kind this year.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Here's what to know about the Porsche recall.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
  • The drink in hand becomes part of the recall.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026
  • This wasn't the only recall made this past week.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The recall election will be the city’s third in four years.
    — Janie Har, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Here's what pet parents need to know about the recall.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Kentucky is not part of the recall.
    — Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Here's what consumers need to know about the recall.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Here's what to know about the chicken breast recall.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
  • Here's what to know about the latest recall.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
  • There’s a process for recall, which didn’t seem to apply.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The recall failed by twenty-four points.
    — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Bryant was plenty alert at that point, if tired, those in the room recall.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Here's what to know about the Ram pickup truck recall.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 11 May 2026
  • The reason for both recalls comes from fire and burn hazards.
    — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Here's what to know about the Audi recall.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Here's what to know about the Evenflo child seat recall.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Here's what to know about the Volvo recall.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Any items affected by the recall should be thrown away.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Here's what to know about the Casely recall.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
  • The sign is the lack of recall, of memory.
    — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026

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