calling up

Example Sentences

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A common scenario involves an executive calling up a former colleague who happened to work with one of the leading job applicants in the past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 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

"You're not calling up call centers in Bangladesh. We're doing it out of St. Louis, Missouri."

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2025

And half a minute later, she’s calling up another name from the back of that stupid paper, like she’s gotten into the habit of doing every other day.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett