call upon
Example Sentences
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Whatever approach Xi takes, he wouldn’t be able to call upon officers with Zhang’s unique stature as a combat veteran and member of China’s red aristocracy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
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
But she can call upon advice from 15-time major winner Tiger Woods, who is in a relationship with her mother Vanessa.
From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025
In “Lili,” a cut from “Indigo Borboleta Anil,” Liniker’s reflections on living her truth call upon us all to live ours as well.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025
If thou’rt to call upon her she would bake thee a bannock.”
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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