called up

Example Sentences

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Steve Bower: I saw Bouaddi play for France Under-21s but he was not called up for France's senior side and last month he said he was going to play for Morocco.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

After he was called up from Double-A Rocket City on Friday, Meckler finished with two hits in what was the Angels’ highest-scoring game since April 26, when they scored nine in extras against the Royals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 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

But, with Newcastle's Dan Burn and Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly in line to be called up, Shaw is expected to miss out.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

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

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson