on call
Example Sentences
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Nevertheless, the assistants were on call 24/7, Anya says.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
California requires that a veterinarian to be present or nearby and on call.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 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
“Tim and I are doing well. He sends his love. He really wanted to be here, but he’s on call tonight and had to go in.”
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
