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roll calls

n. (plural of roll call English)

Usage examples of "roll calls".

The Stalag is not really a prison camp, for there are no barracks, no buildings, no roll calls, no administration.

During the epidemic they kept count by numerous daily roll calls that began at five-thirty in the morning.

The flogging blocks were in constant use and naked buttocks were lashed in public at roll calls.

From the neighbouring apartment blocks and office buildings the roll calls and loading could be seen by hundreds of local people.

It is true, however, that in even-numbered years members try not to schedule important debates or roll calls on Mondays and Fridays during the autumn.

They were probably getting involved in roll calls right now so I really should be thinking about ways of getting back into Glupost rather than worrying about my swinish companion.

The roll calls had been pointless, especially since the staggered labor schedules meant some of the ex-military slaves were gone no matter when a meeting was held, and eventually they were abandoned.

No Congress for me, he said, no agenda, no roll calls, no quorums.