called up

Example Sentences

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Wingback Libby Cacace called up for New Zealand after an injury-hit season, starting their recent warm-up against England.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Tyler was named on the bench for 11 of United's last 14 games, having initially been called up by Ruben Amorim for the home win over Newcastle on 26 December, a game Jack played in.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

He was part of an outstanding JV team his junior year, called up as a pinch runner for the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Former South Africa Under-20 centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg has been called up to the England training squad in the clearest indication yet that head coach Steve Borthwick intends to blood him this summer.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Once she was called up, she quickly made her way to her computer.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson