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

Then I hear your voice calling up from the ground.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher