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
O'Neill doesn't have the same calibre of player to call upon as he did in his first spell.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 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
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.
