calling up
Example Sentences
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She began calling up private ambulance companies, but they would not agree to drive Waldorf because they considered her condition unstable.
From Salon • May 27, 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
Altman and Musk won’t suddenly be calling up someone with $10,000 in their brokerage account to see if they want to participate in a new funding round.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025
The Dodgers are calling up top prospect Dalton Rushing and designating longtime backup catcher Austin Barnes for assignment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025
“Hasn’t got the temperament,” explains Caesar, calling up to me.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
