on call

Example Sentences

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California requires that a veterinarian to be present or nearby and on call.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Having a good contractor on call is now a must-have for companies building power plants, and they are willing to pay up for them.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

U.S. companies spent an estimated $23.5 billion on call and contact center outsourcing in 2025, according to market research firm Precedence Research.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Lawyers say the trade court keeps a judge on call to act quickly when parties come to court seeking an emergency intervention and that was likely how the refund issue ended up in Eaton’s lap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

He was on call to take care of the monkeys if they became sick or needed medical attention.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston