called up
Example Sentences
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Days later, he was called up to be a hitting partner with the Spanish Davis Cup team in Valencia and instantly impressed the nation's stars.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
He was part of an outstanding JV team his junior year, called up as a pinch runner for the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
So I called up Soto-Martínez and challenged him to convince this doubting Tomás.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
He worked in HM Customs and Excise before being called up to serve his country in World War Two.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
Glaucus called up to her, “Maiden, I am no monster. I am a god with power over the waters—and I love you.”
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
