calling (up)

Definition of calling (up)next
present participle of call (up)
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Verb
  • The previous campaigns that targeted Florida and Texas had no visible effect on recruiting or free agency in either college or professional sports.
    Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
  • Concerns about longer-term career impacts are also to blame for trouble recruiting the next generation of researchers.
    Eric Welch, The Conversation, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • On top of that, the permanent staff organizing the fest and the Marché du Film is now over 50 percent female, including in leadership positions.
    Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
  • High turnout, civic engagement, and community organizing still matter.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • Students also get 1,000 points automatically upon enrolling.
    Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
  • City officials proposed reforming the benefit after a Los Angeles Times investigation found that some employees were taking extended periods of leave after enrolling in the program.
    William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
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“Calling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calling%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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