called on
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1
as in relied
to place reliance or trust
She's the one I call on when I need a friend.
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2
as in asked
to make a request of
She called on me for a ride to the airport.
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3
as in begged
to make a request to (someone) in an earnest or urgent manner
They called on a specialist after other avenues had failed.
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Recent Examples of called on
Finance is an area increasingly focused on AI, while CFOs, who determine enterprise AI tech spending, are also being called upon to help deliver AI value in their organizations.
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Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
The government also moved up dates of end-of-year school exams to free classrooms for voting stations and teachers, who are usually called upon to staff polling stations in exchange for a daily allowance.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
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
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
The government also moved up dates of end-of-year school exams to free classrooms for voting stations and teachers, who are usually called upon to staff polling stations in exchange for a daily allowance.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
In short, representatives from NATO’s member countries will be called upon to address current challenges facing defense spending, defense innovation, and national security.
—
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
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“Called on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/called%20on. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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