And check in just to make a couple of calls?

I made a couple of calls last night, and she seems to be on the level.

He'd just tell his father he had to make a couple of calls before they got down to business.

I have to make a couple of calls right now.

They were making a couple of days ago, but I think they've got used to their new home.

Finally, I would like to make a couple of points.

I would like to make a couple of points on each report.

Allow me to make a couple of points about the report.

I just want to make a couple of points today about the things that we need to do.

You just may have made a couple of friends here.