calling up

Example Sentences

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It says plenty that, instead of calling up a bowler immediately once the latter went down, they waited until mid-tournament to call up Smith, a batter.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

The video concludes with the officer opening a laptop while parked in an isolated spot and calling up a page that says “Contact the CIA” in Chinese.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Others said the move was driven by the Federal Reserve doing “rate checks” — that is, calling up large currency dealers and asking for quotes on the dollar-yen pair.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 23, 2026

The Dodgers are calling up top prospect Dalton Rushing and designating longtime backup catcher Austin Barnes for assignment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025

And half a minute later, she’s calling up another name from the back of that stupid paper, like she’s gotten into the habit of doing every other day.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett