called up

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Wingback Libby Cacace called up for New Zealand after an injury-hit season, starting their recent warm-up against England.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Fraser Dingwall, Seb Atkinson and Benhard Janse van Rensburg were the other specialist centres called up to an England training camp last month.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Days later, he was called up to be a hitting partner with the Spanish Davis Cup team in Valencia and instantly impressed the nation's stars.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

Mr. Squirrel cupped his paws and called up, “Are you all right there, Jess?”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques