called up
Example Sentences
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At the same time, some 295,000 people were called up for military service.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Days later, he was called up to be a hitting partner with the Spanish Davis Cup team in Valencia and instantly impressed the nation's stars.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 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
The man told them they’d be called up when they were needed.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
