on call

Example Sentences

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California requires that a veterinarian to be present or nearby and on call.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

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

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 • Mar. 14, 2026

—Sir, Dr. Carrothers was the doctor on call tonight, but as I told you, he had a sudden emergency.

From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper