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Recent Examples of call (up)
Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Semmel, 23, is on the Angels' lineup card Tuesday as a minor-league call-up for their Cactus League game against the Cincinnati Reds.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
While a lot of new faces came into the B’s locker room at the same time between call-ups and acquisitions (Casey Mittelstadt, Marat Khusnutdinov, Jakub Lauko), Jokiharju said he’s felt comfortable in his new environment.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
If Bellingham plays deeper, Rogers deserves a call-up after 12 goals in 40 appearances for Aston Villa this season and, despite not having played for the under-21s yet, Nwaneri should be fast-tracked as a wildcard pick until Bukayo Saka returns from injury.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Fifteen years ago, aged 17, Dowell was a promising full-back in the Worthing under-18s and pushing for a first-team call-up.
—Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Semmel, 23, is on the Angels' lineup card Tuesday as a minor-league call-up for their Cactus League game against the Cincinnati Reds.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
While a lot of new faces came into the B’s locker room at the same time between call-ups and acquisitions (Casey Mittelstadt, Marat Khusnutdinov, Jakub Lauko), Jokiharju said he’s felt comfortable in his new environment.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2025
If Bellingham plays deeper, Rogers deserves a call-up after 12 goals in 40 appearances for Aston Villa this season and, despite not having played for the under-21s yet, Nwaneri should be fast-tracked as a wildcard pick until Bukayo Saka returns from injury.
—Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for call (up)
Verb
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At the start of this season, Paris Saint-Germain’s Marco Asensio was presumably looking forward to lining up at the Parc des Princes in the latter stages of the Champions League.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Even so, a handful of new roles remain and, as with any Dune project, stars are lining up at the chance to appear in the Oscar-winning franchise.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Peace Corps, established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy and later authorized by Congress, recruits and deploys American volunteers to support development efforts around the world.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Huffman is widely regarded as the leading college football recruiting insider on the West Coast.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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She was given two pink-colored summonses by the New York Police Department — one for obstructing pedestrian traffic and the other for failure to disperse — before being released.—
Shimon Prokupecz,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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Most of those offenders, 671, were issued summonses but another 313 were arrested, including 180 who had outstanding warrants, police said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ortiz, one of Del Records’ artists, had been scheduled to perform at a concert organized by Pérez in the state of Aguascalientes, Mexico, when the promoter was sanctioned, FBI Special Agent Lauren Radke wrote in an affidavit filed in court.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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As the laity began organizing in an effort to meet these obligations, a variety of institutions external to the parish were also confronted with the parish’s new position.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps his two years in the Army were a point of pride for a rock star who wanted to serve his country, though Elvis clearly could have found a 4F way around enlisting.—
Tim Moffatt,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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That’s why Jun-no’s former employer, Sanin Corporation, enlists him to deal with the company’s impending financial crisis.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The poll also shows that 79% of Ukrainians reject Russian demands for halting mobilization and ceasing Western arms supplies, insisting that any truce must come with strong security guarantees, such as NATO membership.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Those demands include a suggestion that Ukraine halts mobilization and any training of its troops, and that other nations stop supplying weapons to Kyiv during the ceasefire. March 18: Trump speaks to Putin on the phone but fails to convince him to sign on to the ceasefire agreement.—
Antoinette Radford,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In Anaheim, the Angels’ Ron Washington was heartily booed by the hometown fans for summoning infielder Nicky Lopez to record the final out in an 8-1 blowout loss to the White Sox (who set the major league record for losses last year).—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2025
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Both were summoned after an hour, and repeatedly offered a counter-attacking threat, particularly through Caicedo, whose dribbling ability was simply too much for Barcelona’s defenders.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Officials say travelers should consult the State Department's travel website frequently and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for real-time alerts.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Based on Amanda Brown’s novel and the 2001 film, the show follows a sorority girl who enrolls at Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend Warner.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Call (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/call%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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