on call
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And the bench of venture-backed AI roll-up companies has expanded in recent years to include companies like London-based Dwelly, which acquires property-management companies, and San Francisco-based Crescendo, which focuses on call centers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
The squad will have to remain on call.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
Having a good contractor on call is now a must-have for companies building power plants, and they are willing to pay up for them.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
The team of specialists is on call 24 hours a day to collect the most poorly children and babies and take them to intensive care, supporting 27 hospitals across the south of England.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
He was on call to take care of the monkeys if they became sick or needed medical attention.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
