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Hail

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Getting AttentionPlay
Used when you need to catch someone's attention quickly, often in busy places. SlideShe hailed a bus driver to ask for directions.
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Frequently used with 'taxi' or 'cab', especially in urban areas. SlideAs soon as he arrived in the city, he hailed a cab.