called up

Example Sentences

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“I liked it, it was something new,” said Luis R. Conriquez, who called up the new singer to be a collaborator.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

He was first called up to the international team last year and his progress since then has been rapid.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

They serve in a unique militia system in which army conscripts do at least four months' service before being called up repeatedly over a decade for weeks-long refresher sessions.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

McGinn was called up and capped for his nation when playing in Scotland's second tier.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The same Bitter who wouldn’t let Jam get a pet had gone and called up a monster.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi