call upon
Example Sentences
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But Brook still has plenty of experience to call upon and, if England's new generation also make their mark, his team could challenge for another title.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
After all, Yamamoto or Snell after 100 pitches are still likely to be more effective than anybody else he could call upon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025
Sellers shuffle out sweatshirts and tees at a blistering pace before raising yellow survey flags into the air to call upon the next guest.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025
It comes as parents call upon on the Welsh government to extend funded childcare to young children between nine months and two years old, like in England.
From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025
I will, as is the custom each year, call upon your hardworking, dedicated and grossly underpaid teachers to announce the year-end examination results and class standings.”
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
