call upon
Example Sentences
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When their All-Star forward Jalen Williams suffered a hamstring injury, they had an appropriate fill-in to call upon: a backup big man named, coincidentally, Jaylin Williams.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
But Brook still has plenty of experience to call upon and, if England's new generation also make their mark, his team could challenge for another title.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
After all, Yamamoto or Snell after 100 pitches are still likely to be more effective than anybody else he could call upon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025
In “Lili,” a cut from “Indigo Borboleta Anil,” Liniker’s reflections on living her truth call upon us all to live ours as well.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025
If Mrs. Pontellier should call upon you, play for her that Impromptu of Chopin’s, my favorite.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
