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

Uncapped defenders Eric Garcia and Marc Pubill have been called up after impressing for Barcelona and Atletico Madrid respectively.

From BBC • May 25, 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

England have ended Ollie Robinson's two-year international exile and called up uncapped trio Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker for the first Test since the dismal Ashes campaign.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

She called up to a guard, and in a few minutes two dozen diapers came down on a thread.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins