called up
Example Sentences
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Steve Bower: I saw Bouaddi play for France Under-21s but he was not called up for France's senior side and last month he said he was going to play for Morocco.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
After he was called up from Double-A Rocket City on Friday, Meckler finished with two hits in what was the Angels’ highest-scoring game since April 26, when they scored nine in extras against the Royals.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
He was part of an outstanding JV team his junior year, called up as a pinch runner for the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Archie McParland and Charlie Bracken, 21 and 22 respectively, are among five scrum-halves called up.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
“And as for you, Lady Muck,” the landlady called up.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
