calling up

Example Sentences

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The video concludes with the officer opening a laptop while parked in an isolated spot and calling up a page that says “Contact the CIA” in Chinese.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Others said the move was driven by the Federal Reserve doing “rate checks” — that is, calling up large currency dealers and asking for quotes on the dollar-yen pair.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 23, 2026

Ciaran Frawley is the third fly-half selected with Farrell opting against calling up Leinster's Harry Byrne.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

The team is calling up top prospect Dalton Rushing and designating longtime backup catcher Austin Barnes for assignment, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak publicly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

But I hadn't seen them taking any real steps—like making some tapes and calling up a radio station to ask for a few minutes on the air.

From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson