Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold-calling
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Jamie Foxx stalking a Bellagio suite, phoning Wayne Gretzky, Kevin Garnett, and Barry Sanders for betting tips.—
McKay Coppins,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Much like Ghostface himself, Scream 7 basically defaults to phoning it in.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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Reports over the years have suggested that lawmakers can devote hours each day to fundraising calls, often dialing donors from offices just steps away from the Capitol itself.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Under the brand’s new CEO, Dickson said Athleta has been working on revamping the assortment, bringing back customer favorites and dialing up innovation.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Michigan and Kentucky came calling, engaging him in multiple Zoom calls.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Anyone with further information was encouraged to contact investigator Manny Milian by calling Riverside Sheriff's dispatch at (951) 776-1099 or the Perris Sheriff's Station at (951) 210-1000.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Cold-calling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold-calling. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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