called up

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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

Probably the most surprising selection in any England squad for a major tournament was when Sven-Goran Eriksson called up 17-year-old Arsenal forward Theo Walcott for the 2006 World Cup.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

So I called up Soto-Martínez and challenged him to convince this doubting Tomás.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Most important, it allowed them to get to work on a moment’s notice, should they suddenly be called up from one of the frequent temporary layoffs.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield