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

And though they won that game, and freshened up their pitching staff by calling up Bobby Miller on Saturday for some extra length, Roberts had his hands tied as Gonsolin started to lose command.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2025

"We are afraid we are going to be flooded with people calling up about their benefits changes, but this is not something we can deal with," Ms Read said.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

The roar of his voice echoed in her ears, calling up a strange fear she had not felt since she was a child.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin