put out a call
- put out the call for
- “put out a call” means to publicly ask for help, support, or information
- “A call” = any call. / “The call” = a specific or previously mentioned call.
- They put out a call for donations after the earthquake.
- After the decision was made, they put out the call to gather the team.
- head off a future of staffing shortages
- “A future” is appropriate because it’s one of many possible futures.
- “Staffing shortages” is plural because shortages can happen in different places or times.