call upon
phrase
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In short, representatives from NATO’s member countries will be called upon to address current challenges facing defense spending, defense innovation, and national security.
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Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
So is the coordination with law enforcement agencies, including the multiple jurisdictions called upon to escort teams to and from training or matches or to the airport.
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Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
But the agency later called upon the Justice Department’s independent watchdog to conduct its own investigation.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
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Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
So is the coordination with law enforcement agencies, including the multiple jurisdictions called upon to escort teams to and from training or matches or to the airport.
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Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
But the agency later called upon the Justice Department’s independent watchdog to conduct its own investigation.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
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“Call upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/call%20upon. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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