on call
Example Sentences
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The squad will have to remain on call.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
She’s on call for emergencies at all times.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
It has 40 volunteers who are on call 24/7, and who actively work with local people to prevent crime and increase safety by working with police and other agencies, according to its website.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 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
