Definition of "callings" [callings]

• Plural form of calling. (noun)

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• "During this time, like most Obama supporters, I had ups (the Iowa caucus …. and finally North Carolina); I also had downs (the New Hampshire loss, the 3 am ad, the celebrity ad, … and most of all, Palin and her name callings ….)"
• "A courageous bipartisan majority in the House has now said no to the attack ads, no to the name callings and no to the threats."
• "Of front line importance among the most contagious and enduring traits of the leaders of nations and of all callings is that of spotless character."