Thank you for calling vs Thank you for the calling

The correct phrase is 'thank you for calling.' The preposition 'for' is followed by a gerund ('calling') in this case. 'Thank you for the calling' is not correct in English.

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Thank you for calling

Correct. This phrase is commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express gratitude to someone who has called. It is a polite way to acknowledge the action of calling.

Examples:

Thank you for calling. How can I assist you today?
Thank you for calling customer service. Your call is important to us.
Thank you for calling me back. I appreciate your prompt response.

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Thank you for calling, Nadia.
Thank you for calling fantasy kitchens...
Thank you for calling, but as I told you, I just think it's best if we're not friends, so...
Leticia, thank you for calling.
Thank you for calling me, Jeremy.
Thank you for calling me, gentlemen.
Thank you for calling Brayton Credit.
Thank you for calling Korean airlines customer service.
Thank you for calling the mission control emergency line.
Thank you for calling the community free clinic.
Thank you for calling Sun Valley Savings and Loan.
Thank you for calling the city Comptroller Office.
Man: Thank you for calling grand cayman national bank.
Thank you for calling in reinforcements last night.
Thank you for calling A.N.D. Laboratories, rescrambling your DNA.
Thank you for calling, Howard.
Thank you for calling my P.O., setting the record straight.
Thank you for calling Harlem's Hospital Center.
Thank you for calling the MPAA.
(woman) Thank you for calling the United States Consulate in Jerusalem.

Thank you for the calling

Incorrect. 'Thank you for the calling' is not a standard or correct phrase in English.

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Good evening, thank you for calling the Excelsior Hotel.
Thank you for calling the mission control emergency line.
Thank you for calling the community free clinic.
Thank you for calling the city Comptroller Office.
But thank you for calling the mayor of Blairsville.
Thank you for calling the MPAA.
(woman) Thank you for calling the United States Consulate in Jerusalem.
Thank you for not calling the police.
'Thank you for calling the Department of Partially Deceased 'Affairs Helpline for PDS Primary Care Givers.
Thank you for calling the Trojanlock help desk.
Thank you for calling The Fenwick, New York.
Mr President, I thank you for calling the Member who represents both Aberdeen and Angus!
Thank you for calling attention to this.
Thank you for calling, Nadia.
Thank you for calling fantasy kitchens...
Thank you for calling Brayton Credit.
Thank you for calling Korean airlines customer service.
Thank you for calling mid America novelties.
Thank you for calling me, Jeremy.
Hello, warden, thank you for calling.

Alternatives:

thank you for calling
thanks for the call
thank you for reaching out
thank you for getting in touch
thank you for contacting us

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Thank you for calling vs Thank you for the calling