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a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
the roll call of the fallen was read aloud at the memorial service
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That is a legislative maneuver to pass legislation without a roll call, unless a lawmaker objects.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Wyden, who wrote the Senate version of the bill, was looking to pass the legislation without a roll call, but Cotton objected.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
The actor joins Daniel Quinn-Toye, the newcomer who impressed the studio and director with his West End work opposite Tom Holland, in leading the roll call.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024
When roll call on the vote was taken Vasquez hesitated and gave a short speech before voting in favor.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 Oct. 2024
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Wyden, who wrote the Senate version of the bill, was looking to pass the legislation without a roll call, but Cotton objected.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
The actor joins Daniel Quinn-Toye, the newcomer who impressed the studio and director with his West End work opposite Tom Holland, in leading the roll call.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2024
When roll call on the vote was taken Vasquez hesitated and gave a short speech before voting in favor.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Roll call.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roll%20call. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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