A few frantic phone calls later, the deal was on. (si.com)
Rather than dealing with frantic phone calls from your teen that the sleepover birthday party they're at only has hot dogs and hamburgers available — something I did to my Mom countless times — get in the habit of calling ahead to check food options and always packing emergency foods like string cheese, granola bars, apple slices, or peanut butter sandwiches. (thetoddle.com)
I was lecturing at Calvin College at the time and I recall making frantic phone calls, finally reaching George Weigel, in order to get an update on Richard's condition. (firstthings.com)