on call

Example Sentences

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That it feels like my butterflies are always on call, but that I’m managing.

From Literature

U.S. companies spent an estimated $23.5 billion on call and contact center outsourcing in 2025, according to market research firm Precedence Research.

From The Wall Street Journal

But if I find a great deal, and it’s on call number seven, I’m going to call you up and say, “Hey, I think this is an amazing deal. You should take it, and I’m going to give you all the evidence why.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Lawyers say the trade court keeps a judge on call to act quickly when parties come to court seeking an emergency intervention and that was likely how the refund issue ended up in Eaton’s lap.

From The Wall Street Journal

While he worked with Rojas, Battle’s complaint alleges, she required him “to be on call 24/7” and do her personal errands.

From Los Angeles Times