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i can call people vs i can call to people

The correct phrase is "I can call people." The preposition "to" is not needed in this context. When using the verb "call" to indicate making a phone call or getting in touch with someone, it is followed directly by the object (people in this case).

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i can call people

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the ability to contact or communicate with individuals. The verb "call" is directly followed by the object, which in this case is "people."

Examples:

  • I can call people when I need help.
  • She can call people to invite them to the party.
  • We can call people to inform them about the meeting.
  • He can call people to discuss the project.
  • They can call people for assistance.
  • I can call Juliette's people and tell them Rayna won't be coming to Deacon's birthday party.
  • Charles Boyle calls people "baby" when he gets angry.
  • Honestly, you'd be lucky to call people like those family.
  • And anyway, you don't call people up.
  • Milord loves to call people down.
  • I call people by weird nicknames.
  • Then they call people and the word gets out.
  • I just think you should call people by their proper name.
  • There's no need to call people names, Grandpa.
  • I don't call people who are trying to kill me.
  • You should call people back, dude.
  • I prefer to call people by their given names.
  • When I call people the first time, they answer.
  • I go to town, to call people.
  • It's important to call people what they are, sir.
  • I call people by weird nicknames.
  • They call people like you the Sun Tribe.
  • If you really want to help, you can call People's Choice.
  • You can call people that you haven't seen.
  • I call people what I call them for a few reasons.

i can call to people

This phrase is incorrect in English. The preposition "to" should not be used after the verb "call" in this context.

  • I can call Juliette's people and tell them Rayna won't be coming to Deacon's birthday party.
  • I made a couple calls to people I know at Quantico.
  • I made a couple calls to people I know at Quantico.
  • He's been laying low, making calls to people around the government to figure out who stole his files.
  • He's been laying low, making calls to people around the government to figure out who stole his files.
  • And i want to keep making free, long-Distance prank calls To people like seattle's richard sacmuncher.
  • If you really want to help, you can call People's Choice.
  • You can call people that you haven't seen.
  • And together we'll make sure that our people can call earth their new home.
  • They insist the worst people can call it is "indifferent".
  • Our suspects are using service calls to access people's homes.
  • Or we make a call to some people at the US Treasury Dept.
  • I want my own show, where people can call in and talk about the day-to-day of being an Army wife.
  • When people call to buy tickets, do you, like...
  • My fourteenth of July call to the people of France.
  • Charles Boyle calls people "baby" when he gets angry.
  • Honestly, you'd be lucky to call people like those family.
  • And anyway, you don't call people up.
  • Milord loves to call people down.
  • I call people by weird nicknames.

Alternatives:

  • I can call to invite people.
  • I can call to inform people.
  • I can call to reach people.
  • I can call to connect with people.
  • I can call to talk to people.

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