on call

Example Sentences

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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

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 • Mar. 8, 2026

Like any sensible American trying to move a boulder up a hill, he has lawyers on call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Luis Alberti moved his whole orchestra from the capital just to be on call at Casa de Caoba.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez